The Boston Celtics dismantled the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday night, securing their second victory in five days against a struggling opponent. Paul George anchored the offense with 27 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 21 points before sitting out the entire fourth quarter as Boston built an insurmountable lead. This win caps a successful four-game road trip for the Celtics, who previously defeated the Bucks 109-102 in Boston on Wednesday and crushed the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday.
Boston extends dominance with a 20-6 run, leaving Milwaukee with its worst start since 1993-94
Milwaukee’s offensive struggles were starkly evident, particularly for star forward Myles Turner, who managed just three points on 1-of-15 shooting over his last two games. Although Turner recorded a career-high seven assists and five rebounds, his scoring drought continued following a scoreless performance in Friday’s NBA Cup loss to Toronto. The Bucks (1-9) are now facing their worst start since the 1993-94 season, when they lost 10 of their first 11 games, highlighting a deepening crisis for the franchise.
The game’s momentum shifted decisively after Kyle Kuzma scored 14 points in the first five minutes to give Milwaukee an early 20-6 lead. However, Tatum and George sparked an 18-0 run that allowed Boston to seize control for the remainder of the contest. With their record now at 8-2, the Celtics will continue their road swing with upcoming matchups in Philadelphia and Toronto, while the Bucks remain winless in their last nine attempts.
Source: Yahoo Sports
