Celtics-Bucks rematch: Boston favored by 13 at Milwaukee
The Celtics visit the Bucks on Sunday, Nov. 8, for a prime-time game that concludes their meetings for the regular season.
By Natalie Cooper ·
Basketball fans in Mecklenburg County can catch a prime-time NBA matchup on Sunday as the Boston Celtics travel to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The game starts at 8 p.m. and will air on NBCSB. For local listeners, the audio is available on WBZ-FM 98.5.
The two teams met just days earlier on Wednesday at TD Garden, where Boston won 109-102. That victory came without Jayson Tatum, who rested for the game. Paul George led the Celtics with 25 points, while Derrick White contributed 24. Sunday's contest will serve as the final regular-season meeting between these two squads until April.
Milwaukee enters the weekend on a five-game losing streak. The Bucks dropped an NBA Cup game against the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday. Despite the loss, Tyler Herro and rookie Brayden Burries both recorded double-doubles. Herro finished with 23 points and 10 assists, while Burries posted 21 points and 11 rebounds.
The Celtics are heavy favorites for Sunday, with a point spread of minus 13. The total points line is set at 221.0. Boston currently holds a 7-2 season record, while Milwaukee sits at 1-8. Boston has won seven of its last eight meetings against Milwaukee, including the previous four.
Statistical data shows Boston outperforming Milwaukee in key areas. The Celtics average 114.8 points per game compared to Milwaukee's 109.7. Boston allows 105.1 points per game, whereas the Bucks allow 122.1. Boston also leads in field goal percentage at .452, compared to Milwaukee's .434.
Celtics center Jayson Tatum played a full game on Friday in a 119-80 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He scored 34 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Bucks center Myles Turner has struggled offensively, shooting 0-of-7 against Toronto on Friday and averaging a career-low 7.6 points per game this season.
The Celtics will play in Philadelphia on Tuesday against the 76ers. This game follows their Sunday contest in Wisconsin. The Bucks have not faced Boston since their trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to another team, a move that also brought Herro to Milwaukee.
