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Bucks’ 38-Point Third Slashes Boston’s Lead to Eight

November 5, 2026 · 2:15 AM

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Milwaukee roared back in the third, but Boston still leads 87-79 entering the fourth.

In Wednesday, Nov. 4’s live update, Boston leads Milwaukee 87-79 after three quarters. The Celtics built a 62-41 halftime cushion, but the Bucks outscored them 38-25 in the third to trim the deficit from 21 to eight. Paul George has 16 points for Boston, while Tyler Herro leads all scorers with 21; Myles Turner has added 12 points, including four threes, plus six assists. Boston entered 5-2 and ninth in the power index, compared with Milwaukee’s 1-6 record and 27th rank, but the momentum has swung sharply toward the Bucks.
Key Performers

Tyler Herro (MIL): 21 points, 5 rebounds Paul George (BOS): 16 points, 4 assists Myles Turner (MIL): 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists