Celtics-Bucks highlights: Tatum drills game-winner in season opener

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Celtics-Bucks highlights: Tatum drills game-winner in season opener

The Boston Celtics bounced back from their winless preseason in a big way on Wednesday night.

Led by Jaylen Brown (33 points) and Jayson Tatum (30), the C’s were able to edge out the Bucks to start their 2020-21 season off with an impressive victory. Tatum drilled the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a chance to send the game to overtime with two free throws, but the Bucks star missed the second to seal the Celtics win.

Jeff Teague was outstanding off the bench in his C’s debut, tallying 19 points and four assists in 25 minutes. Tristan Thompson added 12 points and eight rebounds in his first game with Boston.

FINAL SCORE: Boston Celtics 122, Milwaukee Bucks 121

BOX SCORE

CELTICS RECORD: 1-0

HIGHLIGHTS

Thompson’s first bucket in Celtics Green:

Tristan Thompson floats one in for his first bucket with Celtics

Teague –> Williams:

Brown with the steal, Ojeleye with the moves:

Semi Ojeleye with the fancy layup off the Jaylen Brown steal vs the Bucks

Smart doing what Smart does: 

Marcus Smart not backing down, draws the charge vs Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tatum makes it look easy:

Jayson Tatum scores with fancy finish at the rim

Tatum from way downtown:

Tatum drills the game-winner:

UP NEXT

vs. Brooklyn Nets: Friday, Dec. 25, 5 p.m. ET

at Indiana Pacers: Sunday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ET

at Indiana Pacers: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 7 p.m. ET