nba Game Recap
Nets vs Jazz Final: 147-114 - Recap
Utah was run off the court by the Nets on Monday as Brooklyn blasted the Jazz 147-114 at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 236.0.
Mikal Bridges had 33 points for Brooklyn and Cam Thomas chipped in with 25 points. Ben Simmons had 11 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Jazz got a 21-point performance from Keyonte George, who was supported by 15 points from John Collins. Collin Sexton had 7 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Lauri Markkanen grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break winning 71-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-44.
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Utah, they head on the road to face New York.