The Boston Celtics (40 - 42) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (41 - 41) 105 - 100 on Wednesday in Milwaukee. In the final game of the regular season, neither the Bucks nor Celtics had anything but pride to play for, as both teams were locked into the No. 6 and 7 seeds respectively. Nevertheless, both teams competed till the bitter end. Boston, however, was able to steadily lead the fourth quarter and pull away in the end for the victory. Luigi Datome led the way for the Celtics, as he scored 22 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt) in a spot start with Jae Crowder sidelined with a sore right ankle. It can be expected that it was just precautionary and Crowder will make a return to Boston’s rotation once the postseason begins. Datome was the only starter to score in double figures for the Celtics, but both Jonas Jerebko and Kelly Olynyk were able to each score 16 points in 23 and 22 minutes off the bench respectively. Boston was very efficient on offense, shooting a respectable 49 percent from the field and a very solid 43 percent from behind the arc. They also recorded 37 assists on 42 made field goals to just 16 turnovers. They will take on the No. 2 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs this weekend. The Bucks’ starters all played limited minutes with their fate already sealed. However, both Ersan Ilyasova and Khris Middleton played well in those minutes. Ilyasova scored a game - high 21 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt) to go along with five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes, while Khris Middleton scored an incredibly efficient 18 points (8 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt) in 21 minutes. O.J. Mayo was able to score 16 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt) and grab five rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench, while Tyler Ennis scored 11 points (5 - 13 FG) and dished out 8 assists in 27 minutes off the bench. Milwaukee also shared the ball well, recording 35 assists on 41 made field goals, but unfortunately for them it was not enough. Regardless, the Bucks still will be the No. 6 seed and will play the Chicago Bulls once the playoffs begin.
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