Video: Milwaukee Bucks 117, Boston Celtics 113 highlights
The Celtics held the lead for almost the entire game today, but Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks came up clutch in the end to steal the win for Milwaukee.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 25 points, while Giannis was the game high scorer with 36. More importantly the Bucks made the plays in the final minute of the game.
Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Payton Pritchard all played well for Boston in what would have been a very satisfying Christmas Day win. But would of, could of, should of's still count as losses in the end.
Jaylen Brown tied Sam Jones as the only two Celtics to have three 25 point Christmas Day games apiece.
The Celtics record now stands at 16-17. The C's will head to Minnesota for their next game on Monday.
The Celtics had one assist in the fourth quarter. #analytics https://t.co/kNkC0meknP
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) December 25, 2021
Ime Udoka on late-game offense: "The shot quality was good at the end. We just didn't make them."
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 25, 2021
Ime Udoka: "We have to figure out as a team and a coaching staff how to maintain these leads."
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 25, 2021
Up 13 with 5+ left, and gave it away. Great job rebuilding the lead, but you HAVE to finish that off.
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) December 25, 2021
