GAME RECAP
Impact player Al Horford, Boston
The five-time All-Star center finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes .
By the NUMBERS
42-20 Boston's advantage in bench points, including 17 points from Marcus Morris and 13 from Terry Rozier.
6-for-21 Andrew Wiggins' shooting, including 1-for-8 on three-pointers.
23 Points for Kyrie Irving, back after sitting out Boston's game at Chicago on Monday to rest a sore knee.
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