nba Game Recap
Celtics Down Milwaukee 122-119 - Match Report
The Bucks were burned for 31 points by Jayson Tatum on Wednesday as the Celtics picked up a 122-119 win at TD Garden.
Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 225.0.
Boston got 23 points from Derrick White and another 21 points from Jaylen Brown. Derrick White contributed 8 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Milwaukee got 32 points from Damian Lillard in a losing cause and another 24 points from Bobby Portis. Khris Middleton contributed 6 assists for the Bucks, while Bobby Portis had 15 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 69-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee had a 41-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Pistons. Milwaukee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.