Celtics Deliver a Slam Dunk Victory Against Bucks

Jaylen Brown was on fire, racking up 30 points, while Payton Pritchard, coming off the bench, stunned everyone with his eight 3-pointers, accumulating 28 points in the process. This dynamic duo led the Boston Celtics to a 119-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on a Monday night showdown.

Dominant Performance by Boston’s Elite

The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, the current Eastern Conference Player of the Week, contributed a solid 15 points and eight rebounds to Boston’s score (4-0), while Derrick White impressed with 13 points and eight assists.

On the Bucks’ side, Damian Lillard led the charge with 33 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo also had a strong showing, scoring 30 points, grabbing 10 boards, and providing six assists. Unfortunately, the Bucks have been on a losing streak, having lost three consecutive games after their initial victory.

Turning Point in the Game

The game was neck-to-neck until the dying moments of the third quarter. Pritchard nailed a 3-pointer with a scant 0.4 seconds remaining, catapulting Boston into the lead at 90-82. The Celtics then extended their lead by scoring the next seven points, with Pritchard contributing another 3-pointer during this impressive run.

Game Highlights: Bucks and Celtics

Despite suffering a 13-point loss at Brooklyn on the previous Sunday, the Bucks showed resilience until late in the third quarter. However, Boston’s offense proved too powerful to overcome.

The Celtics continued their trend of relying heavily on 3-pointers, a strategy that seems to be paying off. They managed to make 18 out of 47 attempts from beyond the arc on Monday.

Crucial Moment and Statistic

The game’s momentum shifted when the Celtics launched an 18-2 run that started in the final two minutes of the third quarter and extended into the opening 1:37 of the fourth, turning an 80-79 deficit into a commanding lead.

Pritchard was instrumental in this turnaround, making 8 of his 12 3-point attempts. He narrowly missed equalling his career-best record of nine 3-pointers, set on April 9, 2023.

What’s Next?

Looking ahead, the Bucks will try to break their losing streak when they face Memphis on Thursday, concluding their three-game trip. Meanwhile, the Celtics, riding high on their victory, will visit Indiana on Wednesday.

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