Paul George leads Celtics past struggling Bucks in 117-97 rout
Boston extends a winning streak while Milwaukee suffers its ninth loss in ten games.
By Luana Sato ·
Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday night in Milwaukee.
The matchup marked the second meeting between these franchises in five days. Boston had previously beaten Milwaukee 109-102 at home on Wednesday, a game in which Tatum sat out to rest.
The Celtics, who have won eight of their first ten games, built a large enough lead to keep Tatum on the bench for the entire fourth quarter. This victory continues a four-game road trip that started with a 119-80 win over Charlotte on Friday.
Kyle Kuzma led the Bucks with 27 points. Myles Turner contributed five rebounds and a personal-best seven assists but managed only three points. Turner has scored just one point on 15 shots in his last two games, including a scoreless effort in a 121-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup on Friday.
Milwaukee is currently 1-9, its worst start since the 1993-94 season. The team lost 10 of its first 11 games that year and finished with a 20-62 record.
The Celtics will play in Philadelphia next before heading to Toronto.
