The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics, 103 - 100, at TD Garden on Wednesday evening. The Bucks (39 - 36) checked into Wednesday's contest playing outstanding basketball, as they'd notched victories in 12 of their previous 15 games. Nevertheless, they faced a formidable challenge in the top - seeded Celtics (48 - 27), who'd lost only nine of 36 home contests. Milwaukee was able to prevail yet again in what was a see - saw battle, however, with a heavily contested Malcolm Brogdon 16 - foot jumper with three seconds left giving them some breathing room at 103 - 100. Marcus Smart then missed a last - gasp 24 - foot three - point attempt at the one - second mark that would have sent the game into the overtime. The Bucks considerably outperformed Boston shooting - wise, as they posted a 53 percent success rate from the field while limiting the Celtics to a 40 percent tally. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the visitors with 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Khris Middleton tallied 19 points, six boards, five assists, two steals and one block. Brogdon posted 16 points overall and added nine assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Greg Monroe led the bench with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal. Isaiah Thomas paced the Celtics with 32 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Jae Crowder collected 13 points, three assists and two rebounds. Avery Bradley managed a 12 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and two steals. Al Horford mustered 11 points, six boards, six assists and one steal. Smart led the second unit with 11 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. The Bucks head back home to tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, while the Celtics remain home to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday evening as well.
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