Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to upset the Boston Celtics as a double-digit underdog on many sportsbooks. Led by Ky

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics, 116-101, on Dec. 11 at Fiserv Forum, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Celtics to improve to 11-15 on the year. Boston (15-10) had come in as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winners of five straight and winners of 10 of their last 12.

The Celtics five-game winning streak came to an ugly halt on Thursday night with a 116-101 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee. Boston led by as many as 13 points in the first half but watched their lead dissipate quickly after halftime as the team shot 3 for 26 from 3-point range after intermission.

MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Milwaukee Bucks took down the Boston Celtics in a 116-101 upset on Thursday night behind efficient shooting nights from Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis. Takeaways from Fiserv Forum also included improved defense and some unheralded reserve performances.

All Jordan Walsh has done is stack promising games together, and it was no different Thursday against the Bucks. The Celtics weren’t good enough in their 116-101 loss as they couldn’t make enough shots in the second half.

Bobby Portis picked up his first double-double of the season last night. It was the 81st double-double of his career as a reserve, tying him with Ray Tarpley for third all-time in that stat. He trails just Enes Freedom (86) and Detlef Schrempf (106) for No. 2 and No. 1 all-time.

Milwaukee handed the Boston Celtics their first loss in five games while doing it without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks spread the scoring around, with five players reaching double figures and Kevin Porter Jr.

How did it happen? Does it change our opinion about Boston's hot start? And what do we know about Giannis wanting out of Milwaukee?

The Milwaukee Bucks forced the Celtics into a poor shooting night and Doc Rivers explains just exactly how they did it.

Following his first three-game losing streak in two years, Jaylen Brown reiterated a belief he had stated several times before. This was in late October, after a frustrating road loss to the Detroit Pistons. At 0-3, Brown and the Boston Celtics were in an unfamiliar situation. He still wanted to give his young team time.