Giannis and Damian Lillard on Khris Middleton’s scoring milestone
Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on Khris Middleton’s scoring milestone. Middleton just became the Bucks 5th all-time scorer, passing Michael Redd.
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are set to clash for the first time this season, with the game taking place at TD Garden. This highly-anticipated matchup has significant implications for both teams. The Bucks (10-4) enter the game on a five-game winning streak, while the Celtics (11-3) have won six of their last seven games. The winner of this game will claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference, intensifying the stakes on the court.
Off the court, the game marks the first time the Bucks will face Jrue Holiday in an opposing uniform since the trade that brought Damian Lillard to Milwaukee.
During the game, the Celtics took a 67-53 lead into halftime, buoyed by an impressive display from behind the three-point line, where seven different Celtics hit threes. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum contributed 13 points each. On the other hand, the Bucks struggled to make shots, shooting just 40%. Brook Lopez led the team with 14 points at the half.
The Celtics opened the game with a 10-0 run, establishing a 29-17 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Bucks had shooting difficulties, with a 26.9% shooting percentage, while the Celtics made 50% of their shots, including 6 of 12 from behind the three-point line.
Players from the 2021 championship team discussed the emotional and awkward feelings they had leading up to the matchup.
What time and channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN and can be watched locally on Bally Sports Wisconsin.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes, the two-time MVP is expected to play, as he is not on the injury report. He is coming off a 42-point performance in Washington on Monday.
Is Damian Lillard playing?
The all-NBA point guard suffered an oblique strain late in Monday’s game, but after initially being listed as probable to play on Wednesday, the Bucks upgraded his status to available.
Bucks injury report
- Damian Lillard, available (left oblique strain)
- MarJon Beauchamp, available (right ankle sprain)
- Chris Livingston, available (left ankle sprain)
- Jae Crowder, out (left adductor surgery)
Bucks starting lineup
Guards: Damian Lillard, Malik BeasleyForwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris MiddletonCenter: Brook Lopez
Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum is available
Boston’s MVP candidate Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to available to play against the Bucks despite appearing on the injury report with a non-COVID illness. Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring (28.2 points per game) and rebounding (9.0) and received clearance to play after completing warmups on Wednesday.
What are the Bucks-Celtics odds, over/under and money line?
The Celtics are 5-point favorites to beat the Bucks, and the over/under point total is 234. The money line odds are -200 for the Celtics and +170 for the Bucks, according to BetMGM.
What is the Bucks schedule?
After this game, the Bucks will return home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday at Fiserv Forum, marking the third game of the In-Season Tournament. Following that, they will face Lillard’s former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, Nov. 26.
