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Bucks Host Celtics to Break Win Streak Amid Injuries

12/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on December 11, 2025, aiming to end Celtics' five-game win streak.
The Milwaukee Bucks are missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Taurean Prince (neck).
The Boston Celtics are without Jayson Tatum (Achilles).
On December 12, Brooklyn Nets will face Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks are without Kyrie Irving (knee), and the Nets are without Cameron Thomas (hamstring) and Haywood Highsmith (knee).

History

Historical Context

The 1976 NBA Championship saw the Boston Celtics defeat the Phoenix Suns in a historic triple-overtime Game 5, marking the Celtics' 13th title. This victory followed a strong season where the Celtics finished with the second-best record in the league. The intense rivalry between the Celtics and Suns continues to influence NBA dynamics, reflecting the competitive spirit that has defined the league since its inception.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on December 11, 2025, aiming to end Celtics' five-game win streak.
The Milwaukee Bucks are missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Taurean Prince (neck).
The Boston Celtics are without Jayson Tatum (Achilles).
On December 12, Brooklyn Nets will face Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks are without Kyrie Irving (knee), and the Nets are without Cameron Thomas (hamstring) and Haywood Highsmith (knee).

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