BOSTON — The Celtics recovered after surrendering a large lead Wednesday, November 4, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 109–102 behind Paul George and Derrick White.
George scored 25 points with five three-pointers, and White had 24 points and seven assists. Boston outscored Milwaukee 12–5 over the final three minutes, according to The Associated Press.
The Bucks briefly moved ahead in the fourth quarter after trailing by 21 at halftime. White’s three-point play with 2:22 remaining put Boston up 102–97.
Jayson Tatum rested, while Payton Pritchard missed the final quarter with a right-eye abrasion, AP reported. Boston improved to 6–2 and remained unbeaten in five home games.
The Celtics begin a four-game road trip Friday at Charlotte.