Jayson Tatum explodes for 46 points as Celtics outlast Bucks, 108-95 in Game 6

Jayson Tatum turned in a career night when it mattered most.Two nights after suffering their most excruciating loss to date, the Celtics responded with a gutsy performance in Game 6 to keep their season alive.

The Bucks made a push once again, trimming an 18-point margin to four, but this time the Celtics stayed composed and grinded out a 108-95 road win Friday night. Game 7 is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum exploded for 46 points on 17-of-32 shooting – tied for the second most in franchise history when facing elimination. Jaylen Brown added 22 and Marcus Smart scored 16 of his 21 before the break. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 44 points and 20 rebounds, but the Celtics…