Trending Now - Celtics Defeat Bucks 108-81 in March 2 Matchup

WHO:

Boston Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks

Payton Pritchard (Celtics player)

Hugo González (Celtics rookie)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks star)

Derrick White (Celtics player)

Nikola Vucevic (Celtics player)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics player)

Neemias Queta (Celtics player)

WHAT:

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-81 on March 2, 2026.

Payton Pritchard scored 25 points.

Hugo González recorded career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds.

Derrick White scored 18 points and had nine assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 points and had 11 rebounds in his return.

The Celtics went on a 24-5 run during the game.

The Celtics led by 22 points at one point and had a halftime lead of 57-43.

The Bucks have lost their last three games by at least 23 points.

The Bucks' record is 26-33 as of March 2, 2026.

WHERE:

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WHEN:

Game date: March 2, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury occurred on January 23, 2026.

Antetokounmpo missed 15 games before returning on March 2, 2026.

The Celtics played against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 1, 2026.

WHY:

The Celtics aimed to continue their winning streak, having won three straight and seven of eight games.

The Bucks were looking to improve their record and maintain playoff contention after going 8-7 during Antetokounmpo's absence.

HOW:

The Celtics utilized a strong offensive run to take control of the game, turning a 15-14 deficit into a 38-20 lead.

The Celtics rested Neemias Queta, who had scored a career-high 27 points in the previous game.

The Boston Celtics secured a decisive victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 108 to 81 on March 2, with Payton Pritchard leading the way by scoring 25 points and rookie Hugo González achieving career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds. The Celtics dominated the game, going on a 24-5 run and establishing a 22-point lead at one point, while the Bucks, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's return with 19 points and 11 rebounds, have now lost their last three games by at least 23 points. With this win, the Celtics extended their winning streak to four games, improving their performance as they aim for playoff contention.