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Bogut, Bucks down Celtics in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI – Andrew Bogut totaled 25 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks, and the Bucks used a run in the fourth quarter to take the lead and then held off the Boston Celtics, 86-84, at the Bradley Center. Carlos Delfino had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Bucks, who have won four in a row overall and five straight at home. John Salmons added 16 points for Milwaukee, which survived a missed jumper by Paul Pierce at the buzzer to beat the Celtics for just the second time in the last nine meetings. Brandon Jennings finished with 13 points for the Bucks, who won for the 10th time in their last 11 overall. His jumper capped a 14-2 burst, giving the Bucks an 86-79 lead with under three minutes left. Rajon Rondo ended with 20 points and six assists for the Celtics, who had their four-game winning streak broken. Kevin Garnett chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Ray Allen, coming off a 25-point performance against Washington on Sunday, was limited to three points on 0-of-3 shooting for the Celtics.

Source: Sports Network

Category: NBA