Paul George had 27 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday night at Fiserv Forum.
Down by as many as 14, the Celtics fought back. A 18-0 run in the first quarter built the early lead.
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For Boston, Paul George finished with 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Neemias Queta chipped in 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
For Milwaukee, Kyle Kuzma led the way with 27 points and four rebounds, and Tyler Herro added 13 points.
The Celtics improved to 8-2. The Bucks fell to 1-9.
The Celtics sit second in the Atlantic Division and have won three straight. Boston is 5-0 at home and 3-2 on the road. The Bucks are fifth in the Central Division and have lost six straight. Milwaukee is 1-5 at home and 0-4 on the road. The Celtics lead the season series 2-0. Boston won the first meeting 109-102 on Nov. 4.
The Celtics next visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Bucks next visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
