The Boston Celtics (34 - 25) outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks (24 - 34) for an Eastern Conference home win Thursday Night at TD Garden, 112 - 107. The Celtics led wire - to - wire as they built up a 10 - point lead in the first quarter, a lead they extended to 17 at one point before halftime. The Bucks managed to get it within single digits for most of the fourth quarter as the won the final period 34 - 24, but it was n't enough to overcome their slow start. As close as it became towards the end, the Bucks never managed to get it within one possession. Isaiah Thomas poured in a game - high 27 points (10 - 21 FG, 2 - 10 3PT, 5 - 8 FT) and dished seven assists to lead the Celtics offense. Jae Crowder had an efficient 20 points (8 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3PT) in just 23 minutes and Jared Sullinger notched a double - double with 14 points (5 - 11 FG) and 10 rebounds. The Celtics shot just 5 - 23 (22 percent) from three but dominated from two - point range, converting on 59 percent of their inside shots. Jabari Parker was one of three Bucks to crack 20 points, as he led the team with 22 points (8 - 16 FG, 6 - 7 FT). Khris Middleton added 21 (8 - 15 FG, 1 - 4 3PT) and Greg monroe scored 20 (9 - 13 FG) to go with eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 34 minutes off the bench. The Bucks shot a brutal 4 - 15 (27 percent) from three - point range and could n't capitalize on Boston's poor shooting from deep. The Bucks next face the Pistons in Milwaukee on Saturday. The Celtics continue their homestand with a Saturday matchup against the Heat.
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