The Celtics crushed the Bucks 121-97, with Tatum and Brown leading a dominant defensive and offensive effort that limited Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-97 in a dominant performance that spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from injury, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge. The Celtics' defense stifled Milwaukee's offense throughout, and their balanced scoring overwhelmed the Bucks, who struggled to keep pace. Antetokounmpo, returning after missing several games, was limited in impact as Boston's depth and intensity proved too much.