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Celtics vs Pelicans Final: 118-116 - Recap
Jaylen Brown went off for 28 points and added 6 rebounds leading Boston over New Orleans, 118-116, on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Jayson Tatum had 27 points for Boston and Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 16 points. Jayson Tatum had 10 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
The Pelicans got a 40-point performance from Trey Murphy III, who was supported by 20 points from Jose Alvarado. Jose Alvarado had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Yves Missi grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 59-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-35.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the 76ers. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Denver.