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Celtics Dominate Bucks Amidst Trade Buzz
2 Feb
Summary
- Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, leading the Celtics to a decisive win.
- Milwaukee Bucks suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
- The game honored the 75th anniversary of the NBA's first Black players.
The Boston Celtics secured a dominant 107-79 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, bolstered by a stellar performance from Jaylen Brown, who recorded 30 points and 13 rebounds. Anfernee Simons was a key offensive contributor off the bench, scoring 27 points.
Derrick White also played a significant role, tallying 17 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. The Celtics have now won two games in a row. The Bucks, meanwhile, are struggling, having lost their fifth consecutive game, a streak that began after their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, strained his right calf on January 23rd.
The game, which was the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic, honored the 75th anniversary of the league's first Black players: Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton. Commemorative patches and warmup shirts were worn by Boston's team, with Brown addressing the crowd about future pioneers.
Boston established a strong lead early, finishing the first half up 56-42. Brown extended this lead in the second half, scoring 10 of the Celtics' first 12 points after halftime, pushing the score to 68-47. The Celtics' advantage grew to as much as 27 points before their starters were rested.
