Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics beat Bucks 111-105 to spoil Khris Middleton's season debut

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boston.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)


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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Bucks 111-105 in Khris Middelton's season debut for Milwaukee. Jaylen Brown added 25 points as the Celtics made 17 3-pointers to earn their 10th victory in 11 games. Damian Lillard finished with 31 points for Milwaukee, which has lost two straight since winning a season-best seven in a row. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 points and 11 rebounds on his 30th birthday. Middleton had 11 points and five assists in 23 minutes after missing the Bucks' first 21 games while recovering from offseason ankle surgeries.

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