The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to four with a decisive 119-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on October 29.
Payton Pritchard was a game-changer off the bench, torching the Bucks with an incredible 8 of 12 shooting from beyond the arc, en route to a 28-point explosion. Jaylen Brown showcased his star power, pouring in 30 points along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. While Jrue Holiday reminded the Bucks of what they lost with a vital 21 points and a clutch fourth-quarter performance that helped Boston stay perfect.
For the Bucks, it has been a familiar story as Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to carry the load. Lillard put on a scoring clinic with 33 points, nearly flawless from the line at 17 of 18, while also contributing 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Giannis matched his intensity, dominating with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Despite their individual brilliance, the duo’s performance wasn’t enough to overcome the Celtics as the Bucks are now on a three-game losing skid.
Brown and Pritchard Outshines Lillard and Antetokounmpo
The Celtics entered the game averaging a remarkable 39 points in the first quarter, but the Bucks put a stop to that, holding them to just 28 points tonight. Payton Pritchard, however, found his rhythm late in the first and kept it going into the second, hitting 5 three-pointers to score 19 points. But the Bucks held a slim advantage heading into the break.
Following a challenging start, Brown rebounded in the third quarter, making 5 of his next 6 shots. But the Bucks countered as the game remained tight. However, White sank a pair of three-pointers and Pritchard also hit one more with just 0.4 seconds left in the clock to finish the quarter with an 11-2 run for the Celtics.
The Celtics’ scorching shooting carried into the fourth quarter, with Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown teaming for a quick 7-0 blast that pushed their lead to 15 at (97-82). Antetokounmpo fought to trim the deficit to single digits only to see the Celtics mount another surge. Holiday was a heavy part of the shift, scoring 8 points to reestablish the 15-point cushion.
The Celtics clash with the Pacers on Thursday while the Bucks travel to Memphis on Friday.
