Key Takeaways:
- Paul George recorded 27 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 21 as Boston secured a 117-97 victory
- This was the second encounter between Boston and Milwaukee in five nights, with the Celtics triumphing in both fixtures
- The Bucks, now 1-9, have begun their season with their poorest record since 1993-94
Match Analysis
In Milwaukee on Sunday night, the Boston Celtics delivered a commanding performance to dispatch the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97. Paul George led all scorers with 27 points, while Jayson Tatum added 21, allowing Boston to control the match and extend their impressive start to the season.
This fixture represented the second matchup between the two sides within five nights. The Celtics had already defeated the Bucks 109-102 in Boston on Wednesday despite resting Tatum. With the lead well in hand on Sunday, Tatum was able to sit out the entire fourth quarter as Boston continued their four-game road trip, which began with a 119-80 victory at Charlotte on Friday. Next, the Celtics will travel to face Philadelphia and Toronto.
8-2 in our first 10 games ✅ https://t.co/EyhGK6LCk9
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 9, 2026
Key Player Contributions
Kyle Kuzma provided 27 points to lead Milwaukee, but the Bucks struggled to keep pace following a hot start. Myles Turner was limited to three points but did pull down five rebounds and handed out a career-best seven assists, despite shooting just 1-for-15 over his last two matches. Turner entered the night after a scoreless effort in Friday’s 121-107 NBA Cup defeat against the Toronto Raptors.
For Boston, George and Tatum were pivotal, particularly during a crucial turnaround in the first half. After the Bucks gained an early 20-6 advantage behind 14 quick points from Kuzma, Tatum and George orchestrated an 18-0 run that shifted the momentum completely. Tatum closed the opening quarter by scoring the Celtics’ final 10 points, narrowing the deficit to 27-25. George then accounted for the first eight points of the second period, with his three-pointer at the start of the quarter giving Boston their first lead at 28-27. He followed by converting a layup and another three-pointer to complete the Celtics’ decisive spurt.
Statistics and Game Progression
Boston entered halftime up 58-45 and wasted no time extending their dominance after the break. The Celtics scored the initial nine points of the third quarter to build a 22-point cushion, never allowing the Bucks to come within 15 for the remainder of the contest.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 25 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 27 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 97 |
Looking Ahead
With Boston climbing to an 8-2 record, their road trip continues with meetings against Philadelphia on Tuesday night and Toronto thereafter. Milwaukee, sitting at just 1-9 – their worst opening to a campaign since 1993-94, when they dropped 10 of their first 11 contests en route to a 20-62 finish – will travel to face New York on Tuesday night.
