On the most anticipated holiday of the NBA schedule, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a stunning comeback against the Boston Celtics, 117-113.
This game was at risk of simply not happening a few weeks ago, before the NBA relaxed the rules around “hardship exception” contracts, which allows teams more flexibility when adding players on a short-term basis. That’s how Javin DeLaurier ended up on the Milwaukee roster, despite Milwaukee welcoming back Bobby Portis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Donte DiVincenzo in his season debut.
The good cheer quickly evaporated for the Bucks in this one, as they were immediately and consistently outworked and outmaneuvered by the Celtics.