Celtics Defeat Bucks 117-97 in Milwaukee

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This victory marked the Celtics' second win against the Bucks in three games this season and extended their winning streak to three games, improving their record to 8-2.

Paul George led the Celtics with 27 points, while Jayson Tatum added 21 points. The Celtics overcame a slow start, during which they went 2-for-10 from the field, to outplay the Bucks through the final three quarters. The team led 58-45 at halftime.

Milwaukee started the game strongly, going 8-for-11 from the field. Kyle Kuzma scored 14 points in the first five minutes, including four three-pointers, helping the Bucks build an early 17-6 lead. However, Boston cut the deficit to seven points by the two-minute mark of the second quarter.

The Celtics' starting lineup included Mike Conley, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Neemias Queta. Conley started his 1,143rd NBA game. The Bucks' starting five consisted of Tyler Hierro, rookie Brandon Burries, Kyle Kuzma, Jaime Jacquez Jr., and Myles Turner. This was the Bucks' fifth home game at Fiserv Forum.

According to the box score details, Mitchell Robinson also contributed to the Celtics' performance. The game was the second meeting between the two teams in less than a week.