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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks

NBA
Celtics
16-17
113-117
Final
Bucks
22-13
Fiserv Forum
TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

BOS leadsBiggest lead BOS 19, MIL 4
Q1Q2Q3Q4
MIL leads
Team1234T
BOS35273219113
MIL22254327117

Who won: Bucks 117-113

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 117-113 on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Fiserv Forum. The Celtics lead the series 2-1. The Bucks outscored the Celtics 43-32 in the 3rd quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in points (36). Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in points (25).

Recap · Dec 25
Bucks rally late in Antetokounmpo's return for 117-113 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo said he tried to set low expectations for himself when he returned to action Saturday for the first time since entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Dec. 12.

What it means

  • Season series: BOS leads series 2-1.
  • Celtics 7-11 on the road; Bucks 12-5 at home.

Latest headlines

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Injuries and inactives

Celtics1st in Atlantic Division
  • Derrick White G
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
  • Mitchell Robinson C
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
  • Neemias Queta C
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
  • Payton Pritchard G
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
  • Sam Hauser F
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
Bucks3rd in Central Division
  • Jericho Sims C
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
  • Nate Ament F
    Ankle, Sprain, left
    Day-To-Day

Head to head

BOS leads series 2-1
Last meeting: Celtics 117, Bucks 103 (Dec 13)

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Game info

Venue
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI · Attendance 17,341
Officials
John Goble (Referee), Nick Buchert (Referee), Natalie Sago (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesBOS leads series 2-1

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