The Boston Celtics continued their strong post-All-Star break performance with a decisive 108-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The win came on the second night of a back-to-back series for Boston, following a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, and marked the return of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after a five-week absence.

Key Performances Fuel Celtics Victory

Despite playing without Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta, the Celtics showcased impressive depth, with six players scoring in double figures. Payton Pritchard led all scorers with 25 points, while rookie Hugo Gonzalez delivered a standout performance, contributing 18 points and a remarkable 16 rebounds.

“Contributions from everyone…The aforementioned six players in double figures shows exactly what this Celtics team has been built on all year, any player at any time mentality.”

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Derrick White also added 18 points to the Celtics’ total.

Antetokounmpo’s Return Limited

Giannis Antetokounmpo, returning from a right calf strain, was limited to 25 minutes in his first game back. He finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Coach Doc Rivers had indicated a minutes restriction would be in place prior to the game.

“I’m not going to overdo it,”

Doc Rivers

“He hadn’t played in a while, so just getting him back in and playing. It’s not like we had a big practice or a shootaround this morning, so it’s not the ideal way of bringing him back.”

Doc Rivers

Game Recap & Dominance

The Celtics shot 43% from the field and 40% from three-point range, with only three players logging more than 30 minutes of playing time. Boston’s largest lead reached 31 points, while Milwaukee’s peaked at just seven.

Hugo Gonzalez’s performance was particularly noteworthy, adding three steals, two blocks, and five offensive rebounds to his 18 points and 16 rebounds.

“Even with Payton Pritchard leading the way and Derrick White going for 18 points, no one had a game as fine as Gonzalez on the night while getting a start for the night. Gonzalez put up 18 points and 16 rebounds, and then added to his stat line with three steals, two blocks, and 5 offensive rebounds on the night. Wherever the basketball was on Monday night, Gonzalez was not far behind.”

Celtics Wire

Looking Ahead

The Celtics will next face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:30 PM ET. This will be the first of three matchups this season. The Hornets are led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and rookie Kon Knueppel.

FAQ

• Who won the game between the Celtics and the Bucks? The Boston Celtics won 108-81.
• How many points did Giannis Antetokounmpo score in his return? Giannis scored 19 points.
• Who led the Celtics in scoring? Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 25 points.
• How many rebounds did Hugo Gonzalez have? Hugo Gonzalez had 16 rebounds.