The Boston Celtics held off a late surge from the Milwaukee Bucks to secure a 109-102 win, with Paul George leading the charge.
Final: Boston Celtics 109, Milwaukee Bucks 102.
I was blown away by the Celtics' ability to outlast the Bucks in this matchup. The final score was a decisive victory for the Celtics, and it's clear that they were the stronger team from start to finish.
Celtics Secure Victory
The final score was 109-102, with the Celtics emerging victorious. They controlled the game from start to finish.
By the Numbers: Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 14 | 27 | 38 | 23 | 102 |
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 109 |
Points by quarter
| Player | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | Boston Celtics | 10 | – | 6 | 9 | 25 |
| Tyler Herro | Milwaukee Bucks | – | 6 | 17 | 2 | 25 |
| Derrick White | Boston Celtics | – | 9 | 4 | 11 | 24 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Milwaukee Bucks | 5 | 5 | 8 | – | 18 |
| Ryan Rollins | Milwaukee Bucks | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
| Myles Turner | Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | 6 | 3 | – | 12 |
| Sam Hauser | Boston Celtics | 6 | – | 5 | – | 11 |
| Luka Garza | Boston Celtics | 3 | 8 | – | – | 11 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Herro | Milwaukee Bucks | 25 | 25 pts · 5 reb · 3 ast · FG 8-17 · 33 min |
| 2 | Paul George | Boston Celtics | 25 | 25 pts · 3 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-18 · 35 min |
| 3 | Derrick White | Boston Celtics | 24 | 24 pts · 4 reb · 7 ast · FG 7-18 · 36 min |
| 4 | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Milwaukee Bucks | 18 | 18 pts · 2 reb · 2 ast · FG 7-16 · 31 min |
| 5 | Ryan Rollins | Milwaukee Bucks | 13 | 13 pts · 9 reb · 5 ast · FG 5-10 · 24 min |
Best on the night
- Derrick White (Boston Celtics): 24 pts · 4 reb · 7 ast · FG 7-18 · 36 min
- Paul George (Boston Celtics): 25 pts · 3 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-18 · 35 min
- Tyler Herro (Milwaukee Bucks): 25 pts · 5 reb · 3 ast · FG 8-17 · 33 min
Rough night
- Kel'el Ware (Milwaukee Bucks): 2 pts on FG 1-6, 1 turnovers, 2 fouls in 16 min
- AJ Green (Milwaukee Bucks): 5 pts on FG 1-5, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls in 20 min
- Kyle Kuzma (Milwaukee Bucks): 6 pts on FG 2-5, 3 turnovers, 1 fouls in 27 min
Fouls
Team fouls: Milwaukee Bucks 22 · Boston Celtics 19.
Injuries and absences
- Devin Carter (Boston Celtics) — Out: Carter has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and is without a timetable for a return, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
- Bogoljub Markovic (Milwaukee Bucks) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Caris LeVert (Milwaukee Bucks) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Gary Trent Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Dillon Mitchell (Boston Celtics) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Chris Cenac Jr. (Boston Celtics) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Mike Conley (Boston Celtics) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Ron Harper Jr. (Boston Celtics) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
Boston Celtics Top Bucks with Late-Game Dominance
Paul George scored 25 points for the Celtics, including several key baskets down the stretch.
Derrick White Adds Key Contributions
Derrick White added 24 points and 7 assists for the Celtics, helping to control the tempo of the game.
