The Milwaukee Bucks broke a four-game losing streak on Tuesday night by defeating the Boston Celtics at home 104-91. The Bucks got a much-needed win to stay in the number two spot in the Eastern Conference, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo lost the game in the third quarter due to a calf injury. He underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, with the playoffs looming later this month.
The Bucks took control of the game early by outscoring the Celtics 37-21 in the first quarter and took a 63-43 lead into halftime.
Boston mounted a comeback in the third quarter after falling behind by 24 points. Outscoring the Bucks 24-15 in the third quarter, the Celtics cut the lead to 11 in the final quarter.
Bobby Portis and A.J. Green hit some key shots in the fourth quarter to keep the Celtics at bay as Portis finished with 15 points and ten rebounds, while Green hit two long three-pointers to extend the Bucks lead.
Six Bucks scored in double figures, Patrick Beverly leading the way with 20 points and ten rebounds, and Giannis scored 28 points with 15 boards before leaving with the game with the non-contact injury.
