Another phenomenal start gave the Celtics wings to take a comfortable victory over Milwaukee (101-133). Boston’s team set the pace from the first period (26-43) thanks to an 8/9 three-point shooting performance and by halftime they were already leading 55-75. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were the best. One went for 26 points and the other was one assist shy of a triple-double: 23+11+9.The Celtics star is getting better and better after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. In the last game he already had 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists against the Heat and in the last four games he averages 26.5 points. His presence, however, has taken some of the spotlight away from Hugo Gonzalez, who against the Bucks was limited to six minutes to score two points and two rebounds.The Bucks, plagued by injuries, again played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his 10th consecutive game due to a hyperextension in his left knee and a bone contusion. However, he said before the game that he feels fine and wants to play.
Boston, in what was supposed to be a transitional season due to Tatum’s injury, remains firmly in second place in the East, four wins behind the leading Pistons, who are already out of reach, and 2.5 ahead of the Knicks, who crushed the Bulls 136-96 with 31 points from OG Anunoby.
Matchday scoreboard
In other games of the day, the Hawks defeated the Nets 107-141 and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 115-103. The Rockets took advantage of Minnesota’s slip to secure fifth place in the West with their fifth consecutive victory, 140-106 over the Jazz. Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Amen Thompson 21.
In addition, the Hornets won 129-108 against the Pacers, the Raptors defeated the Grizzlies 96-128 and the Kings beat the Pelicans 117-113.
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