The Boston Celtics had a thrilling victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, with Jayson Tatum leading the way with 27 points. The Celtics were able to come away with the 119-116 win despite a strong effort from the Bucks.
Tatum was the star of the night, shooting 10-of-17 from the field and 5-of-7 from three-point range. He also added seven rebounds and four assists to his stat line. Tatum was able to take over the game in the fourth quarter, scoring 11 points in the final frame to help the Celtics close out the win.
The Celtics were also able to get contributions from other players, as Kemba Walker added 24 points and Jaylen Brown chipped in with 20. The two combined to shoot 14-of-25 from the field and 6-of-11 from three-point range.
The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had a monster night with 36 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists. Khris Middleton also had a strong performance, finishing with 24 points and eight rebounds.
The Celtics were able to come away with the win despite a strong effort from the Bucks, and Tatum’s 27 points were a big reason why. The Celtics will look to continue their winning ways as they take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
