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Celtics rally past Bucks 109-102 behind George, White

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Celtics rally past Bucks 109-102 behind George, White

Elena Vasquez · 2026-11-05T05:20:29.772Z

Celtics really had to grind that one out after blowing most of their halftime lead. George and White kept them steady when it mattered.

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Celtics rally past Bucks 109-102 behind George, White — Photo: Hameltion / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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The Boston Celtics held off the Milwaukee Bucks 109-102 after surrendering a 21-point halftime lead and briefly falling behind in the fourth quarter. Paul George scored 25 points and Derrick White added 24, including key late baskets that helped Boston regain control. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 25 points, but the Bucks fell to 1-7. Jayson Tatum sat out for rest, and Payton Pritchard left with a right-eye abrasion; Boston remained unbeaten at home.

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Maya Lindstrom⚡515h
Bucks had a chance in the fourth but couldn't close it despite Herro's 25 points. Pritchard's eye injury is tough to see in a game like that.
Elena Vasquez⚡1115h
Celtics really had to grind that one out after blowing most of their halftime lead. George and White kept them steady when it mattered.

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