Celtics hold off Bucks after losing 22-point lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Boston Celtics overcame a late surge by the Milwaukee Bucks to secure a 109-102 victory on November 5 at TD Garden. After seizing a 22-point advantage, the Celtics briefly lost the lead in the fourth quarter. Paul George led the Celtics with 25 points, filling in for the resting Jayson Tatum. The win allows Boston to avoid negative scrutiny after a shaky finish to the game.
- •Celtics win 109-102 against Bucks on November 5
- •Boston leads by 22 before Bucks rally
- •Paul George scores 25 points for the Celtics
- •Jayson Tatum rests, while Payton Pritchard injured
- •Celtics avoid negative headlines with win
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics avoid disaster, Paul George: What we learned from win over Bucks
"The Celtics saw their 22-point lead on the Bucks evaporate, but they still avoided disaster by picking up the victory.
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