The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on Thursday and halt the Celtics' five-game NBA winning streak.
Milwaukee's two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo was again sidelined by a calf injury.
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