Boston turned a one-point first-quarter deficit into a 58-45 halftime lead over Milwaukee.
In Sunday's 8 p.m. ET game, Boston answered Milwaukee's 27-25 first quarter with a 33-18 second to take control. Paul George poured in 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Jayson Tatum added 16 points and four assists. Kyle Kuzma has 21 points for the Bucks, but Boston's 7-2 record and No. 5 power-index ranking contrast sharply with Milwaukee's 1-8 mark and No. 27 spot. After the break, watch whether Kuzma can keep scoring while Milwaukee finds a way to slow George and Tatum.
Key Performers
Paul George (Boston): 20 points, 8-for-12 FG, 4-for-6 3PT Kyle Kuzma (Milwaukee): 21 points, 8-for-14 FG, 5-for-11 3PT Jayson Tatum (Boston): 16 points, 4 assists, 4-for-6 3PT