Bucks can't match high-power Celtics duo of Paul George, Jayson Tatum
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Boston Celtics forward Paul George, right, shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the first half on Sunday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to defeat the host Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. wears a commemorative shirt honoring former coach Don Nelson before a game against the Chicago Bulls Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner, center, goes up for a basket against Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, left, during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell, left, shoots the ball over Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro rebounds the ball during a game against the Chicago Bulls Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey shoots a layup during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro, left, celebrates with Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. after a made basket against the Chicago Bulls during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks center Kel'el Ware, center, is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, left, and guard Norman Powell during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, left, battles with Milwaukee Bucks center Kel'el Ware for a rebound during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kasparas Jakucionis shoots the ball against the Chicago Bulls during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Jamie Jaquez Jr., right, is fouled while shooting the ball against the Chicago Bulls during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Jamie Jaquez Jr., right, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Isaac Okoro during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Green Bay Packers receiver Jayden Reed gestures to the crowd during a game against the Chicago Bulls Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner, center, dives for a loose ball against the Chicago Bulls during a game Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 25 points, while Jaime Jaquez finished with 18 as the Bucks lost their fourth straight.Â
Boston Celtics forward Paul George, right, shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the first half on Sunday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
