Boston Celtics 109-102 Milwaukee Bucks: George leads win
Paul George scored 25 points with five 3-pointers as the Boston Celtics held off a late Milwaukee Bucks push to win 109-102 at TD Garden in the NBA.
Celtics hold on at TD Garden
The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-102 at TD Garden in the NBA. Paul George led the way with 25 points, five of his baskets coming from beyond the arc.
Derrick White gave strong support with 24 points and seven assists. Boston built their win in the first half and had enough left to see the game out.
How the game unfolded
Boston took control early, winning the first quarter 28-14 and the second 34-27. That gave the home side a commanding position at the break.
Milwaukee responded after half-time, taking the third quarter 38-25 to cut into the deficit. The Bucks also edged the fourth quarter 23-22, but the gap Boston had opened in the first half proved too large to close.
The numbers
George and Tyler Herro shared top-scoring honours with 25 points each. Neemias Queta controlled the glass for Boston with 12 rebounds, while White's seven assists led the home side.
For Milwaukee, Ryan Rollins pulled down nine rebounds and Myles Turner contributed six assists. Herro's scoring kept the Bucks in touch, but it was not enough to complete the comeback.
What it means
The win lifts the Boston Celtics to a 6-2 record after eight games, placing them eighth of 30 teams. They have scored 914 points and conceded 866 so far this season.
The Milwaukee Bucks fall to 1-7 and sit 28th of 30. They have scored 880 points and allowed 978 across their eight games.
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