Paul George and Derrick White anchored a resilient Boston Celtics defense to secure a 109-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. George delivered a 25-point performance, including five three-pointers, while White contributed 24 points and seven assists. The win keeps Boston competitive despite the absence of star forward Jayson Tatum, who watched from the bench for the decisive final quarter.
Boston survives Milwaukee’s third-quarter surge despite Tatum’s absence
The game featured a dramatic swing in momentum, as the Celtics built a 22-point lead in the second quarter and entered the fourth with an eight-point cushion. However, Milwaukee’s Tyler Herro erupted for 18 of his 25 points in the third quarter, driving a 26-12 run that cut the deficit to single digits. The Bucks seized their first lead of the game at 92-91 after Nate Ament’s free throw, forcing Boston to rely on clutch execution to close out the contest.
Baylor Scheierman provided crucial energy off the bench with nine points and 11 rebounds, helping stabilize the Celtics during Milwaukee’s surge. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points for the Bucks, who dropped to 1-7 on the season and remain winless on the road. The result highlights Boston’s ability to manage games without their primary scorer, though the late-game scare underscores the need for tighter defensive rotations in the fourth quarter.
Source: Yahoo Sports
