The Boston Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that highlighted the talent of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Derrick White. Antetokounmpo dominated the game, scoring 36 points, while White was a bright spot for the Celtics, scoring a team-high 22 points. Despite their efforts, the Celtics struggled to keep up with the Bucks, who ended up winning 121-109.
One of the Celtics' main problems was their inability to contain Antetokounmpo, who scored in a variety of ways, including jump shots, dunks, and layups. The Celtics' defense also struggled against the Bucks' other players, with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday adding 19 and 18 points, respectively.
On the other hand, White had a strong performance for the Celtics, hitting shots from beyond the arc and driving to the basket. He also showed off his defensive skills by getting a steal and a block. Unfortunately, the rest of the Celtics team struggled, with Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart both having off nights.
The loss drops the Celtics' record to 28-28, while the Bucks improve to 36-20. The Celtics will need to bounce back quickly if they want to make the playoffs this year, as they currently sit in the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.