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Bucks Dominate Celtics with Commanding 135-102 Victory at Fiserv Forum

The Milwaukee Bucks, now with a 26-12 record, delivered an impressive performance against the Boston Celtics, who stand at 29-9 after the game. The final score read a dominant 135-102 in favor of the home team.


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At the Fiserv Forum, packed with an enthusiastic crowd of 17,781 fans, the Milwaukee Bucks showcased their offensive might and defensive solidity against a formidable Boston Celtics team. From tip-off to final buzzer, it was clear that the Bucks were in full control of the game. They led for an overwhelming majority of playtime – a staggering 47 minutes and 19 seconds – never once allowing their lead to slip.


The Bucks' offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an impressive 56 percent from the field across four quarters. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal; they converted on 43 percent of their attempts from beyond the arc. This sharpshooting contributed to their substantial bench points tally which stood at a solid contribution of 54 points.


Milwaukee's defense was equally up to task; they blocked six shots and limited Boston's scoring opportunities effectively throughout each quarter. The defensive efforts translated into holding Boston to just a mere five fast break points while accumulating eighteen for themselves—a testament to their transition defense turning into quick offense.


A key moment that underscored Milwaukee's dominance came when they went on an unanswered scoring run that saw them outscore Boston by twenty-five points during one stretch—propelling them from fifty-six points while holding Boston at twenty-three.


On individual performances, it wasn't just about one star player but rather a collective effort that saw every Buck contributing significantly both offensively and defensively. Their ball movement resulted in thirty-four assists compared to eleven turnovers—an assist-to-turnover ratio indicative of smart playmaking and careful possession handling.


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team’s journey onwards, The Milwaukee Bucks will next face off against Golden State Warriors right here at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on January 13th at 7:00 PM local time (Central Time). Fans can catch this upcoming game live nationally on NBA TV channel number two hundred sixteen or locally via BSWI channel six hundred sixty-nine or NBCS-BA channel six hundred ninety-six for those following from away.

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