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Celtics Defeat Bucks 108-81 in NBA Matchup

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Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

Boston Celtics 108, Milwaukee Bucks 81, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks?

Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks 108-81 at Fiserv Forum on March 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a decisive victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing the game with a score of 108-81 at the Fiserv Forum. This win extends Boston's lead in the season series, now holding a 3-1 advantage over Milwaukee. The Celtics have demonstrated strong form recently, boasting an away record of 41-20, while the Bucks have struggled with a home record of 26-34.

In their last ten games, the Celtics have performed well, achieving an 8-2 record and winning their last two games. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 110.0 points per game, while they have allowed only 99.7 points on average. In contrast, the Bucks have faced difficulties, recording a 6-4 record in their last ten games, with a current losing streak of two games. They have averaged 110.4 points scored and 113.8 points allowed in that span.

The Bucks have struggled at home lately, with a home record of 3-2 in their last five games. Their recent performances have seen them score an average of 107.0 points while allowing 120.4 points in the same period. The Celtics, on the other hand, have been strong on the road, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games, averaging 110.8 points scored and allowing just 96.4 points.

In terms of previous matchups, the Celtics defeated the Bucks earlier in the season on February 1, 2026, with a score of 107-79. The Bucks managed to win a game against the Celtics in December 2025, but overall, Boston has had the upper hand in their recent encounters.

Injury concerns for both teams included Kevin Porter Jr. for the Bucks and Jayson Tatum for the Celtics, both listed as day-to-day with knee issues, which could have influenced their respective lineups.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Celtics favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 216.5 points. The odds for the Celtics to win straight up were -135, while the Bucks were listed at +114.

The game conditions were conducive to a competitive matchup, and viewers were treated to a display of shooting prowess from the Celtics, particularly in the fourth quarter. Key scoring plays included a series of three-pointers from players like Payton Pritchard and Gary Harris, contributing to the Celtics' commanding lead.

As the game concluded, the Bucks were unable to mount a comeback, with their win probability at 0.0% by the end of the match. The Celtics' performance solidified their position as a formidable opponent in the league, while the Bucks will need to regroup as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -2.5	216.5 o -105 / u -115	Boston Celtics -135 · Milwaukee Bucks +114

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Injury report

Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo19Milwaukee Bucks
AssistsMyles Turner3Milwaukee Bucks
ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo11Milwaukee Bucks
PointsPayton Pritchard25Boston Celtics
AssistsPayton Pritchard9Boston Celtics
ReboundsHugo Gonzalez16Boston Celtics

Recent form

Milwaukee Bucks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L2110.4 scored · 113.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

L97-120at Chicago BullsMar 1
L98-127vs New York KnicksFeb 28
W118-116vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 26
W128-117vs Miami HeatFeb 25
L94-122vs Toronto RaptorsFeb 22
W139-118at New Orleans PelicansFeb 21
W110-93at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 13
W116-108at Orlando MagicFeb 12
L99-118at Orlando MagicFeb 10
W105-99vs Indiana PacersFeb 7

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2110 scored · 99.7 allowed per game4-1 away

W114-98vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 2
W148-111vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 28
L84-103at Denver NuggetsFeb 26
W97-81at Phoenix SunsFeb 25
W111-89at Los Angeles LakersFeb 22
W121-110at Golden State WarriorsFeb 20
W124-105vs Chicago BullsFeb 12
L89-111vs New York KnicksFeb 8
W98-96vs Miami HeatFeb 7
W114-93at Houston RocketsFeb 5

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Milwaukee Bucks
Field goals	41-95	27-74
Field goal %	43	36
Three-pointers	20-50	13-36
Three-point %	40	36
Free throws	6-9	14-19
Free throw %	67	74
Rebounds	54	41
Offensive rebounds	19	9
Defensive rebounds	35	32
Assists	31	18
Steals	7	7
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	10	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	19
Fast-break points	10	17
Points in the paint	34	22
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	31	7
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	90	6

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter57-45Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot driving dunk (Myles Turner assists)
3rd Quarter57-47Giannis Antetokounmpo makes two point shot
3rd Quarter57-48Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter59-48Nikola Vucevic makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter59-50Giannis Antetokounmpo makes driving layup
3rd Quarter62-50Sam Hauser makes 25-foot three pointer (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter65-50Hugo Gonzalez makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter67-50Nikola Vucevic makes 1-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter69-50Baylor Scheierman makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter72-50Sam Hauser makes 26-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter74-50Hugo Gonzalez makes two point shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter74-51Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-54Ryan Rollins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter74-57Bobby Portis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter74-60Pete Nance makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Rollins assists)
3rd Quarter77-60Ron Harper Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter77-63Pete Nance makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
3rd Quarter77-65Ryan Rollins makes two point shot
3rd Quarter79-65Derrick White makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter80-65Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter81-65Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter83-65Payton Pritchard makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter85-65Nikola Vucevic makes 11-foot jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter85-67Bobby Portis makes 18-foot running jump shot (Cam Thomas assists)
4th Quarter88-67Payton Pritchard makes 28-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter88-68Cam Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-69Cam Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-69Nikola Vucevic makes 2-foot hook shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter93-69Payton Pritchard makes 32-foot three point jumper (Jordan Walsh assists)
4th Quarter96-69Derrick White makes 27-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter99-69Payton Pritchard makes 27-foot three pointer (Sam Hauser assists)
4th Quarter99-71Jericho Sims makes tip shot
4th Quarter102-71Payton Pritchard makes 28-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter102-73Ousmane Dieng makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Gary Harris assists)
4th Quarter102-76Gary Harris makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
4th Quarter105-76Baylor Scheierman makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter105-79Gary Harris makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
4th Quarter108-79Hugo Gonzalez makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amari Williams assists)
4th Quarter108-80Gary Trent Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-81Gary Trent Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2