The Boston Celtics secured a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview. Jaylen Brown delivered a standout performance, contributing 26 points and 8 assists, while Jayson Tatum added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Celtics' strong first quarter set the tone for their 113-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks, with Tatum scoring 34 points and Brown adding 21. In another game, the Celtics dominated the Chicago Bulls, leading 97-65 at the end of the third quarter, positioning them for a potential wild card spot.
End of 3: Boston 97, Chicago 65. Celtics have +32 margin; getting to +39 would all but assure them at least a wild card, even if Bucks lose.
#Celtics comeback from the #Magic loss with a 113-103 win over the #Hawks. Won this game in the paint and with rebounding. Tatum 34, Brown 21, White 15, Hauser 12, Queta 7 and 10 rebs in 15 min; Young 33, Hunter 24, Bogdanovic 23. Rest of #Hawks 9 for 35 FG
The Celtics build off a strong first quarter, lead 69-53 at the half. Jayson Tatum has 21 points for Boston. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White 13 apiece. Trae Young leads the Hawks with 20 points. https://t.co/jnUU3JWPxF
Celtics tonight: Jayson Tatum: 23 points 11 rebounds 4 assists Jaylen Brown: 26 points 8 assists https://t.co/CHl8Wtq8qR
Celtics wipe the floor with the Bucks as Dame Lillard looked a step behind all night, then he and Brook Lopez dominate the fourth to give Celtics a scare. Boston wins 119-116 in a potential ECF preview as Jaylen Brown has one of his best games of the year.
After 3: Celtics 94, Bucks 79 Even as Boston's 3-point shooting has started to tail off, the Celtics maintained their lead thanks to a terrific performance from Jaylen Brown, who had 11 points in the quarter and has 24 and 8 on the night on 9-11 shooting.