The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-81 on March 2, 2026. This ruined Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-awaited return from a right calf strain that kept him out for months. Giannis scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Bucks, but it wasn’t enough against Boston’s tough defense. Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, five of which were 3-pointers from the bench. Rookie Hugo González had his best game ever with 18 points and 16 rebounds.
Without Jaylen Brown, Boston’s depth showed through. All five starters scored in double figures, and Derrick White added 18 points. The Celtics were in charge of the game from start to finish. With their third straight win, they improved to 41-20 on the season. Milwaukee’s loss showed that they are still having trouble, even though Giannis had a good game in limited minutes.
| Team | Score | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 108 | Pritchard 25pts, González 18pts/16rebs |
| Bucks | 81 | Giannis 19pts/11rebs, Garza 7pts/10rebs |
This game shows how strong Boston is in the Eastern Conference, and Bucks fans are hoping Giannis will be back to full strength.
