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Celtics vs Nets Final: 104-96 - Recap
The Celtics got a 25-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis, who added 13 rebounds as Boston ran past Brooklyn 104-96 on Tuesday at TD Garden.
The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Boston got 20 points from Baylor Scheierman and another 18 points from Derrick White. Jrue Holiday contributed 8 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 18 points from D'Angelo Russell in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ziaire Williams. D'Angelo Russell contributed 7 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton had 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break losing 49-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston had a 48-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Jazz. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.