The Celtics Shook Off a Slow Start and Took Control in Milwaukee
The Celtics will carry a 8-2 record into their next game, with the second-quarter turnaround in Milwaukee offering a useful reminder: even when the start isn’t there, this group can take over quickly.
Key points
- Boston erased an early deficit with a 33-point second quarter, took the lead before halftime and kept Milwaukee at arm’s length the rest of the way.
- The Celtics outscored Milwaukee 33-18 in the period, turning a two-point deficit into a 58-45 halftime lead.
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The Celtics didn’t let a sluggish start turn into a bigger problem, and their second-quarter surge gave them control of a game that had been close early.
Additional details
- Paul George led Boston with 27 points, providing the scoring punch as the Celtics began to create separation.
- The Celtics entered the final period up 91-74 and protected the cushion through the finish.
- The Celtics didn’t have their sharpest opening stretch Sunday night.
- By the time the fourth began, Milwaukee was chasing a 17-point gap.
- The result was a 117-97 road win that pushed the Celtics to 8-2.
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