The Celtics ruined Giannis’ birthday, second straight loss for the Bucks

A highly competitive oneby all accounts, an early morning game at TD Garden, with the Celtics prevailing 111-105 of the Bucks, in Khris Middleton’s first appearance in the NBA this year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 30th birthday they didn’t combine with a win in Boston, even though he and Damian Lillard combined for 61 points against the Greens. Specifically, the Greek super star had a double-double, with 30 points (13/24 2-pointers, 0/1 three-pointers, 4/6 shots) and 11 rebounds, while he handed out 1 assist and had 1 foul in 36:25 minutes of participation.

Lillard, for his partscored 31 points in Milwaukee’s second straight loss after a seven-game winning streak. THE Middletonin his return, had 11 points and 5 assists in 23 minutes of action, as he had not played in 21 games of the season following the surgeries he had undergone.

For the CelticsJayson Tatum had a double-double with 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown had 25 points for his team, which had 17 three-pointers in its 10th win in its last 11 games.

Now the Bucks they’ll be in Brooklyn to face the Nets, while Boston hosts the Grizzlies.

The twelve minutes: 29-27, 53-57, 78-82, 111-105

NBA results in detail

Sixers-Magic 102-94



Hawks-Lakers 134-132



Celtics-Bucks 111-105



Bulls-Pacers 123-132



Spurs-Kings 113-140



Warriors-Timberwolves 90-107



Blazers-Jazz 99-141