The Celtics dominated the first half, and Milwaukee faces a steep climb after the break.
Live on Wednesday, Nov. 4, Boston seized control with a 28-14 first quarter and took a 62-41 halftime lead after outscoring Milwaukee 34-27 in the second; the third-quarter score is 62-42 after one Bucks point. The gap reflects the teams’ early-season split: Boston entered 5-2 and ninth in the power index, while Milwaukee was 1-6 and 27th. Luka Garza has 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-3 from deep, Paul George has 10, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads Milwaukee with 10. After the break, watch whether Milwaukee can get Tyler Herro going—he has 6 points on 2-of-8 shooting—and chip away at the 21-point halftime deficit.
Key Performers
Luka Garza, Boston: 11 PTS, 5 REB; 3-of-3 from 3 Paul George, Boston: 10 PTS, 4 AST Jaime Jaquez Jr., Milwaukee: 10 PTS; 2-of-2 from 3