The Boston Celtics fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, losing 118-105. Despite a strong showing from Celtics guard Derrick White, who scored a team-high 22 points, the Bucks, led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, proved to be too much to handle. Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the way for Milwaukee.
One of the key takeaways from the game was the Celtics’ struggles on the defensive end. They allowed the Bucks to shoot 51.2% from the field, including 46.4% from beyond the arc. This is an area the Celtics will need to improve on if they hope to make a deep playoff run this season.
Another area of concern for the Celtics was their bench production. The team’s reserves only managed to score 20 points, compared to 41 for the Bucks. The Celtics will need their bench players to step up and provide more scoring if they want to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Celtics to take away from the game. Derrick White’s strong performance showed that he can be a reliable scoring option for the team, and the Celtics’ starting lineup showed flashes of strong play. However, if the team wants to be a serious contender this season, they will need to shore up their defense and get more production from their bench.
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