- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: MY24
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The Boston Celtics (7-2) are set to visit Fiserv Forum this Sunday to face the struggling Milwaukee Bucks (1-8).
In their most recent game, the Celtics achieved a dominant victory over the Hornets, winning 119-80. Both teams committed 17 fouls during the matchup. Boston made 11 of 50 attempts from beyond the arc, while Charlotte shot 88.2% from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 17 attempts. The Hornets gathered 43 rebounds, including 19 offensive boards, and recorded 8 blocks. They also registered 18 assists and 6 steals. On defense, the Celtics limited their opponent’s shooting to 29.3%, allowing Charlotte to make 27 of 92 shots. The Celtics tallied 33 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and secured 4 steals while grabbing 51 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive. From the free-throw line, Boston converted 19 of 23 attempts (82.6%). Overall, the Celtics shot 45.8% from the field, hitting 38 of 83 shots and 24 of 44 from three-point territory.
Jayson Tatum was a standout performer, shooting 56.3% from the field and contributing 9 assists in 29 minutes of gameplay. He finished with 34 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
Entering this game, Boston boasts a strong record of 7-2 this season. The Celtics average 114.8 points per game (14th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. They are hitting 37.6% of their three-point attempts (138 of 367) and have a free-throw rate of 78.6%. On the rebounding front, Boston is collecting 44.7 boards per game and has dished out 245 assists, placing them 9th for assists in the league. However, they turn the ball over an average of 15.4 times per game and commit 22.7 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Celtics force 17.3 turnovers each game while drawing 24.3 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 2nd in points allowed per game at 105.1. Boston’s opponents are shooting 42.1% overall (327 of 776) and they allow 44.3 rebounds per game, ranking 12th in assists surrendered with 228 given up this season.
In their last game, the Bucks suffered a defeat, losing 121-107 to the Raptors. They recorded 23 defensive and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 37. Milwaukee turned the ball over 21 times while collecting 7 steals. Toronto accrued 23 fouls, leading to 25 free-throw attempts for the Bucks, of which they made 21 (84.0%). From beyond the arc, Milwaukee struggled, shooting 25% (10 of 40). They finished the game shooting 46.3% overall, hitting 38 of 82 attempts. Defensively, the Bucks allowed the Raptors to convert 44 of 93 shots for a field goal percentage of 47.3%. Milwaukee also allowed Toronto to secure 42 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards.
Tyler Herro was a bright spot for the Bucks, scoring 23 points in 35 minutes, along with 10 assists and 5 rebounds, while shooting 43.8% (7 of 16) from the field.
Milwaukee’s current record stands at 1-8. The Bucks commit an average of 23.1 fouls per game and hit 72.6% from the free-throw line. They average 25.9 assists per game (19th in the league) and turn the ball over 17.0 times per outing. The Bucks have scored 987 points this season (109.7 per game), pulling in 47.7 rebounds each game. Offensively, Milwaukee is shooting at a rate of 43.4%, ranking 25th in the NBA.
On the defensive side, Milwaukee ranks 27th in points allowed with 122.1 per game. They force their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game and permit a shooting percentage of 46.3% (18th in the league). The Bucks allow opponents to hit 35.1% of their three-point attempts (128 of 365) and give up 76.7% from the free-throw line. Overall, they concede 28.1 assists and 47.9 rebounds per game, which ranks them 26th and 28th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Milwaukee
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