Bucks start strong, win Game 1 over Boston with Giannis triple-double
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a shot and being fouled during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals game against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee.
BOSTON — The Bucks got off on the right foot Sunday, taking Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals over Boston, 101-89.
Giannis led the way for the Bucks, putting up 24 points with 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Jrue Holiday also stepped up, adding 25 points and 10 rebounds.
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Jayson Tatum caused Milwaukee the most trouble, dropping 21 points and shooting 4-9 from beyond the arc. Five Celtics shooters scored double figures.
The Bucks outrebounded the Celtics 55-48, with Bobby Portis grabbing 11 boards for Milwaukee.
The teams will be back at TD Garden on Tuesday for Game Two. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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