The Celtics have turned an early Milwaukee lead into an 18-point advantage, powered by a dominant second quarter and big nights from Paul George and Jayson Tatum.
Milwaukee opened with a 27-25 first-quarter edge, but Boston flipped the game with a 33-18 second quarter and added a 33-29 third. With the fourth underway, the Celtics lead 94-76, matching the gap they built through their strongest stretches. Paul George has 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while Jayson Tatum has 21 points and seven assists. Boston, ranked fifth in the power index at 7-2, is asserting its edge over 27th-ranked Milwaukee, which entered 1-8; Kyle Kuzma's 26 points have kept the Bucks' offense afloat.
Key Performers
Paul George (Celtics): 24 points, 10-of-16 FG Jayson Tatum (Celtics): 21 points, 7 assists Kyle Kuzma (Bucks): 26 points, 6-of-13 from three