Giannis and Damian Lillard talk about Khris Middleton’s scoring drive
Milwaukee Bucks beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on Khris Middleton’s scoring drive. Middleton has just become the Bucks’ fifth-highest scorer of all time, surpassing Michael Reed.
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BOSTON — The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics meet for the first time this season, and Wednesday night’s game at TD Garden will have some implications. On the court, the Bucks (10-4) are on a five-game winning streak, and the Celtics (11-3) have won six of seven — and the winner will be At the top of the Eastern Conference.
Off the court, this is the first time the Bucks have seen Jrue Holiday in an opponent’s uniform since the trade that brought Damian Lillard to Milwaukee.
The Bucks reduced the huge gap in the first half to eight at the beginning of the third quarter, but the Celtics hit a decisive shot and the Bucks continued to suffer off the field, and Boston led 94-79 in the fourth quarter.
Boston led 67-53 in the second half thanks to 12-for-23 from behind the three-point line, while seven different Celtics players scored three-pointers. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 13 points. However, the Bucks were unable to achieve much and achieved only 40%. Brook Lopez led the team with 14 points in the first half.
The Celtics started the game on a 10-0 run and led 29-17 in the second quarter as the Bucks shot just 26.9% from the floor and the Celtics made 50% of their shots – including 6 of 12 from behind the field. Three dot line.
Key members of the 2021 championship team spoke about the emotional — and embarrassing — feelings they felt tonight.
What time and channel will the Bucks match be broadcast on?
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM CT on ESPN. The game can be watched locally on Bally Sports Wisconsin.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes, the two-time MVP is expected to be gone, as he is not on the injury report. He is coming off a 42-point performance at Washington on Monday.
Is Damian Lillard playing?
The NBA point guard suffered an oblique strain late in Monday’s game. However, he finished the game, and after initially being listed as likely to play Wednesday, the Bucks upgraded his status to available.
Pax injury report
- Damian Lillard, available (left oblique strain)
- Marjon Beauchamp, available (right ankle sprain)
- Chris Livingstone, available (sprained left ankle)
- Jae Crowder, out (left adductor muscle surgery)
Bucks starting lineup
guards: Damian Lillard, owner of BeasleyAttackers: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middletoncenter: Brook Lopez
Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum is available
Boston MVP candidate Jayson Tatum He appeared on the non-coronavirus illness report after the Celtics’ shootout on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has played in every game so far and leads the Celtics in scoring (28.2 points per game) and rebounding (9.0), and Celtics coach Joe Mazzola said before the game that Tatum will warm-up and will participate in the decision. He went through his routine, and the Celtics upgraded him to be available to play against the Bucks.
What are the Bucks-Celtics, Over/Under and Moneyline odds?
According to the Celtics, they are 5-point favorites to beat the Bucks BetMGM.
The Celtics are -200 on the moneyline, and the Bucks are +170. The total plus/minus points is 234.
What is the PAX schedule?
The Bucks return home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday at Fiserv Forum, which will be their third regular season tournament game. The Bucks lead 2-0 in Eastern Conference B and will need a win to either keep pace with Miami (2-0), or potentially take a one-game lead over the Heat before the final pool play on Nov. 28.
On Sunday, November 26, Lillard will play with his old team for the first time when the Portland Trail Blazers come to Fiserv Forum.
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