Jayson Tatum Scores 34, Celtics Beat Bucks 111-105 to Spoil Khris Middleton’s Season Debut

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, on Dec. 6, 2024. Mary Schwalm/AP Photo

BOSTON—Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Bucks 111-105 on Friday night in Khris Middelton’s season debut for Milwaukee.

Jaylen Brown added 25 points as the Celtics made 17 3-pointers to earn their 10th victory in 11 games.