Bucks Fall Short: Celtics Win 119-108

The Celtics vs Bucks game was an exciting matchup, with the Celtics taking the win 119-108.
In the First Quarter, the Bucks started strong, scoring 29 points to the Celtics’ 28. The Celtics held their ground, scoring 25 points, while the Bucks added 27 in the second quarter.

The third quarter was the turning point, with the Celtics dominating 37-26. Payton Pritchard’s 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left put Boston ahead 90-82. The Celtics sealed the deal, outscoring the Bucks 29-26. They went on an 18-2 run spanning the final two minutes of the third quarter and the opening 1:37 of the fourth.

Top performers included Jaylen Brown with 30 points and Payton Pritchard with 28 points, including eight 3-pointers. On the Bucks’ side, Damian Lillard scored 33 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 points, 10 boards, and six assists.

Looking at the bigger picture, the Celtics’ victory is a significant one, especially considering their history with the Bucks. In their previous matchup, the Celtics eliminated the Bucks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams playing key roles.