Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Milwaukee BucksBucks
90
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Boston CelticsCeltics
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 18 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Bucks 97-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Bucks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.