Celtics Defeat Bucks in Game 7, 109-81
The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 109-81, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on Sunday.

Boston won the series, 4-3. They'll play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

While Milwaukee grabbed a 10-point lead late in the first quarter, Boston dominated the final three frames. In fact, they won each of the final three quarters by at least 10 points apiece, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of this game. The Celtics shot 22-of-55 from three-point range while the Bucks connected on just 4-of-33. They shot 42 percent from the field while holding Milwaukee below 37 percent shooting. Boston also out-assisted Milwaukee, 29-20.

The Bucks (3-4) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, tallying 25 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Jrue Holiday had 21 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Brook Lopez totaled 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Bobby Portis led the bench with 10 points and six rebounds. No other player had more than three points or two assists.

The Celtics (4-3) were led by Grant Williams, generating 27 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Jayson Tatum tallied 23 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Jaylen Brown amassed 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals, while Marcus Smart accrued 11 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists. Payton Pritchard led the bench with 14 points, five rebounds and three assists.
Posted on: 5/15/2022 3:31 PM
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