Celtics blow out Bucks for third consecutive win

The Boston Celtics returned to Milwaukee for Sunday night's matchup against a rebuilding Bucks team, putting a span of 7 points between them in a previous encounter. The Celtics, currently on a two-game winning streak, aimed to further extend their lead, and they certainly delivered. The entire team contributed to the Celtics' victory, but certain players stood out with individual performances.

Jayson Tatum led the charge in the opening quarter, Paul George delivered an impressive second quarter with 16 points, and Payton Pritchard's explosive fourth quarter scoring sealed the deal. This third consecutive win will now enable the Celtics to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a primetime game for the first time this season; it will be an opportunity to see former Celtic superstar Jaylen Brown compete against his new team for the first time.

The pre-game discussions will likely revolve around the dynamics between Brown and Jayson Tatum, but Boston will need to prove their mettle against the Eastern Conference's best. The final score was Boston Celtics 117, Milwaukee Bucks 97. The key to the game was the ability of superstars to take charge when needed, protecting the lead and controlling the paint.

The highlight of the game was the electrifying fourth quarter performance that allowed the Celtics to pull away. The next big test for Boston lies in their upcoming showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00PM ET on NBC.