Boston built a 21-point halftime lead and held off Milwaukee’s comeback for a 109-102 win on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Boston beat Milwaukee 109-102 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, earlier today Eastern time. The Celtics seized control with a 28-14 first quarter and carried a 62-41 lead into halftime. Milwaukee answered by taking the third quarter 38-25 and the fourth 23-22, but Boston’s early cushion held up. Paul George scored 16 on 5-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three, with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks and 5 turnovers. Derrick White added 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, plus 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 1 turnover. Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 1 turnover. Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 1 turnover, while Myles Turner posted 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 1 turnover.
Key Performers
Paul George, Boston: 16 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 5 TO; 5/11 FG, 4/6 3PT Tyler Herro, Milwaukee: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO; 8/16 FG, 4/9 3PT Myles Turner, Milwaukee: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TO; 4/5 FG, 4/5 3PT
Standings Impact
Boston improves from 5-2 to 6-2, while Milwaukee falls from 1-6 to 1-7. The Celtics entered at No. 9 in the Power Index; the Bucks were No. 27.
DYMA Insight
Boston’s 21-point halftime edge proved decisive after Milwaukee won both second-half quarters. The Bucks entered allowing 124.1 points per game, and Boston’s 109 points kept that defensive concern in view.