Paul George, Jayson Tatum lead Celtics past Bucks 117-97 in Milwaukee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday night. The Celtics established control with an 18-0 run in the second quarter after trailing early. Boston improved to 8-2 on the season, marking another disappointment for Milwaukee, which dropped to 1-9. The Celtics held a 58-45 lead at halftime and maintained a comfortable advantage throughout the second half. Next, Boston will face the Philadelphia 76ers, while Milwaukee heads to New York.
- •Celtics improve to 8-2, maintaining momentum on four-game trip.
- •Bucks drop to 1-9, their worst start since 1993-94.
- •Milwaukee took an early 20-6 lead before collapsing.
- •Celtics scored the first nine points of the third quarter.
- •Next matchups: Celtics vs. 76ers, Bucks vs. Knicks.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Paul George and Jayson Tatum lead Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Bucks
"MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 117-97 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.This marked the second matchup between these teams in five nights.
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