Celtics vs. Magic Recap: Tatum, George and Bane Props Cash

The Celtics beat the Magic 108-97 in Orlando on Sunday, pulling away with a 31-23 fourth quarter after leading just 77-74 through three. Jayson Tatum carried the scoring with 32 points, 15 of them at the free-throw line, and Paul George filled the box with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, including one on the Orlando side.

What cashed

ALT: Desmond Bane 3+ made threes (-148 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Bane had hit 3+ threes in 8 of his last 10 games and 12 of his last 20. At -148, about 60% implied, we had him around 67%. - What happened: Bane made 5 of 9 from deep and scored 19 points in 40 minutes, clearing the line by 2.5. - Worth watching: He played 40 minutes and took 9 threes. With that kind of volume, a 3+ alt stays a reasonable look.

Jayson Tatum 7+ assists (-123 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Tatum had 7+ assists in 7 of his last 10 and 14 of his last 20. At -123, about 55% implied, we had it near 67%. - What happened: Tatum finished with exactly 7 assists to go with 32 points and 4 rebounds in 34 minutes. Boston had 29 assists as a team. - Worth watching: This one landed right on the number, so price is everything here. Tatum got to the line 17 times, and when he is attacking like that the passing chances follow.

ALT: Paul George 3+ made threes (-114 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: George had made 3+ threes in 7 of his last 10 and 12 of his last 20. At -114, about 53% implied, we had him around 63%. - What happened: George hit 3 of his 10 three-point tries, just enough. It came on a day Boston shot 27 percent from deep as a team. - Worth watching: Ten attempts is the number that matters. As long as he keeps that volume, 3+ holds up even on a cold shooting night.

Paul George 15+ points (-290 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: George had scored 15+ in all 5 games this season and 8 of his last 10. Orlando was without Banchero and Suggs, so Boston's secondary scorers had a bigger load to carry. - What happened: George scored 17 on 6-of-14 shooting, 2.5 over the line, and added 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. - Worth watching: The price was steep at -290. It is a sturdy floor, but at that cost it fits better as a leg than a standalone bet.

How the game played out

Boston led 55-50 at the half, and Orlando trailed by only three after the third behind Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva, who scored 23 points apiece. The Celtics took over late, outscoring Orlando by 8 in the fourth. Boston won the paint 38-36 and made 22 of 26 free throws while Franz Wagner, despite 12 assists, shot 5-of-20.

Trends to watch

• Bane logged 40 minutes with 9 three-point attempts. With Orlando shorthanded, his shot volume keeps his threes props in play.
• Tatum got to the line 17 times. Free-throw volume like that props up his scoring floor even when his outside shot is off.
• George had 8 assists and 10 three-point attempts in 33 minutes. His usage gives several of his lines a solid base.

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