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Celtics Dominate Bucks in Key NBA Matchup

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Friday, April 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

Boston Celtics 133, Milwaukee Bucks 101, 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 133-101 at Fiserv Forum on April 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive NBA matchup, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 133 to 101 at the Fiserv Forum. This victory not only solidified the Celtics' dominance in the series, where they now lead 3-1, but also highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances. The Celtics, boasting an impressive away record of 52-25, have shown remarkable form, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Bucks struggled with a home record of 30-47, managing only three wins in their last ten outings.

The Celtics entered the game riding a wave of momentum, having won their last match against the Miami Heat 147-129. Their scoring average over the last ten games stood at 115.1 points per game, with an average of 107.6 points allowed. In contrast, the Bucks faced challenges, averaging 109.3 points scored and allowing 121.0 points over their last ten games, culminating in a one-game losing streak.

Historically, the Bucks have had a tough time against the Celtics, with a head-to-head record of 1-5 in their last six meetings. Their most recent encounter on March 3, 2026, ended in an 81-108 loss for the Bucks, further emphasizing the Celtics' upper hand in the rivalry.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. Kevin Porter Jr. for the Bucks and Jayson Tatum for the Celtics were both dealing with knee issues, which could have impacted their respective teams' performance.

The betting market reflected the Celtics' strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 17.5-point favorites. The total points set for the game was 217.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline odds indicated a significant disparity, with the Celtics at -2400 and the Bucks at +1200, showcasing the expectations surrounding the matchup.

As the game unfolded, the Celtics displayed their offensive prowess, consistently outscoring the Bucks throughout the game. The scoring plays in the fourth quarter included a series of successful shots from players like Cormac Ryan, Hugo Gonzalez, and Charles Bassey, which extended their lead significantly. The Bucks, despite some efforts to close the gap, were unable to mount a serious challenge, with their final points coming from Alex Antetokounmpo and Andre Jackson Jr. in the closing moments.

Overall, the Celtics' victory underscored their current form and dominance over the Bucks, setting the stage for potential implications in the playoff race as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -17.5	217.5 o -110 / u -110	Boston Celtics -2400 · Milwaukee Bucks +1200

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsTaurean Prince18Milwaukee Bucks
AssistsJericho Sims6Milwaukee Bucks
ReboundsPete Nance10Milwaukee Bucks
PointsJaylen Brown26Boston Celtics
AssistsJayson Tatum9Boston Celtics
ReboundsJayson Tatum11Boston Celtics

Recent form

Milwaukee Bucks

Last 10: 3-7Streak L1109.3 scored · 121 allowed per game2-3 at home

L113-119at Houston RocketsApr 2
W123-99vs Dallas MavericksApr 1
L113-127vs LA ClippersMar 29
L95-127vs San Antonio SpursMar 28
L99-130at Portland Trail BlazersMar 26
L96-129at LA ClippersMar 24
W108-105at Phoenix SunsMar 22
L96-128at Utah JazzMar 20
L116-123vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 18
W134-123vs Indiana PacersMar 15

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W1115.1 scored · 107.6 allowed per game3-1 away

W147-129at Miami HeatApr 1
L102-112at Atlanta HawksMar 30
W114-99at Charlotte HornetsMar 29
W109-102vs Atlanta HawksMar 27
W119-109vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 25
L92-102vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 23
W117-112at Memphis GrizzliesMar 21
W120-99vs Golden State WarriorsMar 18
W120-112vs Phoenix SunsMar 16
W111-100vs Washington WizardsMar 14

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	50-89	35-83
Field goal %	56	42
Three-pointers	17-37	21-47
Three-point %	46	45
Free throws	16-19	10-13
Free throw %	84	77
Rebounds	48	30
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	38	22
Assists	33	24
Steals	7	5
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	8	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	19
Fast-break points	11	3
Points in the paint	56	22
Fouls	13	21
Largest lead	35	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter90-59Jayson Tatum makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter90-61Ousmane Dieng makes driving layup
3rd Quarter92-61Payton Pritchard makes 14-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter94-61Jaylen Brown makes 19-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter95-61Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter96-61Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter96-64AJ Green makes 26-foot three pointer (Jericho Sims assists)
3rd Quarter98-64Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
3rd Quarter98-67Taurean Prince makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Gary Harris assists)
3rd Quarter98-70Gary Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
3rd Quarter100-70Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
3rd Quarter101-70Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter101-73Pete Nance makes 27-foot three point jumper (AJ Green assists)
3rd Quarter103-73Jaylen Brown makes driving layup (Sam Hauser assists)
3rd Quarter103-76Taurean Prince makes 26-foot three point jumper (AJ Green assists)
3rd Quarter104-76Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter105-76Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter108-76Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter110-76Baylor Scheierman makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter110-79AJ Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gary Harris assists)
4th Quarter110-82Cormac Ryan makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
4th Quarter113-82Derrick White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter113-85AJ Green makes 28-foot three pointer (Jericho Sims assists)
4th Quarter113-88Taurean Prince makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter116-88Jordan Walsh makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter116-90Taurean Prince makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter118-90Jordan Walsh makes driving layup (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter121-90Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter123-90Payton Pritchard makes 11-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter123-93Andre Jackson Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Taurean Prince assists)
4th Quarter125-93Charles Bassey makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter125-94Cormac Ryan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter125-95Cormac Ryan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-95Hugo Gonzalez makes two point shot (Ron Harper Jr. assists)
4th Quarter129-95Charles Bassey makes two point shot
4th Quarter129-98Pete Nance makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
4th Quarter129-100Andre Jackson Jr. makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter131-100Charles Bassey makes alley oop layup (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter131-101Alex Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter133-101Jordan Walsh makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Baylor Scheierman assists)