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Rapid Recap: Celtics 109, Bucks 102

Despite being down by 21 at halftime, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to battle back and outscore the Boston Celtics in the second half, 61-47, but ultimately fell short and could not secure their first road win of the year…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:39 AM
Rapid Recap: Celtics 109, Bucks 102
Key Things to Know
  • The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-102 despite Milwaukee overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit.
  • Tyler Herro and Paul George each paced their respective teams with 25 points.
  • Milwaukee outscored Boston 61-47 in the second half, committing only four turnovers after committing 10 in the first half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Bucks fell short of their first road victory of the season, losing 109-102 to the Boston Celtics despite mounting a substantial second-half comeback. Milwaukee trailed 62-41 at halftime following a sluggish first half characterized by 10 turnovers and cold shooting, but rallied to outscore Boston 61-47 across the final two quarters.

Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 25 points, matching Paul George's team-high 25 points for Boston. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helped spark the initial second-half surge, and Nate Ament tied the contest at 91 in the fourth quarter. However, the Bucks failed to execute in the closing minutes as the Celtics held on for the win.

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