Celtics Stun Bucks In Boston
The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 139-118, at TD Garden on Sunday evening.

The Celtics jumped out to a great start and led 36-28 after one quarter. The Bucks picked up the pace in the second and rallied to cut it to a one-point game by halftime. The Celtics reclaimed control in the third and outscored the visitors 38-25 in the quarter to amass a 14-point lead heading into the final frame. They maintained control in the fourth and did not look back as they closed out their second straight win, while this marks the third straight loss for the Bucks.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 41 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Jaylen Brown followed up with 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Derrick White tallied 12 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal. The Celtics shot 59 percent from the field, including 19-of-39 from deep.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points, nine rebounds and three assists, in 35 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 23 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Brook Lopez added 16 points, five rebounds, a steal and a block. The Bucks shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-36 from long range.

The Bucks (22-11) will look to bounce back as they take on the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday. The Celtics (24-10) play host to the Rockets on Tuesday.
Posted on: 12/25/2022 5:07 PM
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