nba Game Recap
Recap - Pacers Defeat Boston 135-132
Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Indiana on Wednesday, leading the Pacers to a 135-132 victory over Boston at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 236.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Pascal Siakam had 29 points for Indiana and Obi Toppin chipped in with 18 points. Tyrese Haliburton had 12 assists for the Pacers, while Bennedict Mathurin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Boston got 37 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 25 points from Jaylen Brown. Jaylen Brown contributed 5 assists for the Celtics, while Luke Kornet had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Indiana were victorious, as the score was 67-57 at the break.
Indiana had a 57-51 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Indiana takes its act on the road to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Boston, they head on the road to face Charlotte.