Bucks Run Past Celts 116-101
Milwaukee rallied from a half-time deficit and beat Boston 116-101 on Thursday. The Bucks outplayed Boston in the third quarter, winning 27-13, as Boston struggled on offense with 0-for-12 three-point attempts.
Rookie Kyle Kuzma topped all scorers with 31 points, while Bobby Portis added 27 points off the bench. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 30 points, extending his streak of four consecutive 30-point outings, but Boston’s offense went stale in the second half, scoring just 34 points.
Jordan Walsh had 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting, four rebounds, and three steals for Milwaukee, mostly within the first half. The benches of Milwaukee also dominated as they outscored Boston’s 40-20.
The Bucks were able to extend their lead as high as 21 points in the fourth and took home the 15-point victory.