nba Game Recap
Celtics vs 76ers Final: 124-104 - Recap
Philadelphia was run off the court by the Celtics on Thursday as Boston blasted the 76ers 124-104 at Wells Fargo Center.
The Celtics were a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 225.5.
Boston got 28 points from Payton Pritchard and another 20 points from Jaylen Brown. Jayson Tatum contributed 10 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The 76ers got a 17-point performance from Paul George, who was supported by 16 points from Kelly Oubre Jr.. Tyrese Maxey had 7 assists in a losing cause for Philadelphia, while Guerschon Yabusele grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 72-56 at the break.
Boston had a 49-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head home to face Brooklyn.