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[Saba Sports News] In tonight’s anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, only the Bucks appeared determined to win, leading 75-38 at halftime. This lopsided score led TNT to switch from broadcasting their game to Mavericks vs. Knicks in the third quarter. Ernie Johnson, explaining the decision, highlighted the significant lead in the Bucks-Celtics game and opted for the relatively closer Knicks-Mavs match.
Fans expressed disbelief at the Celtics’ poor performance, leading to their removal from national TV in the third quarter. The game’s one-sided nature prompted jokes from fans, especially since TNT chose another uneven game, albeit less extreme.
The Bucks’ dominance was a topic of ridicule for Celtics fans, with no excuses accepted for Boston’s performance. This loss is marked as one of the Celtics’ worst in decades, with a historic 37-point halftime deficit, the largest since 1967. The final score was 135-102 in favor of the Bucks, with Celtics starters playing less than 21 minutes each. Jayson Tatum faced particular criticism on social media.
The Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance, established their championship contender status. Despite their reserves being outscored in the fourth quarter, the Bucks had already secured a significant lead.
As for the replacement game, Mavericks vs. Knicks, the Mavericks led by 17 points at halftime, despite missing Luka Doncic. The Knicks, with a recent roster boost, were expected to potentially close the gap. Another game option, OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers, was less appealing due to a massive lead by the Thunder. Kyrie Irving stepped up in Doncic’s absence, scoring 18 points in the first half, keeping the game engaging.