Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams Power Celtics Past Bucks in Game 7 Thriller
Tatum Explodes for 41 Points, Williams Adds Career-High 27
Boston Celtics Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
Boston, MA - The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night with a thrilling 109-103 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. Led by Jayson Tatum's 41 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, the Celtics overcame a valiant effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 25 points, 20 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Grant Williams also had a breakout performance for the Celtics, scoring a career-high 27 points and hitting 7 of 10 3-pointers. Jaylen Brown added 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Marcus Smart contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 18 points in the first half. The Bucks closed the gap to just 5 points with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics held on for the victory.
Tatum was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 of his points in the final 10 minutes. Williams also hit a key 3-pointer in the final minutes to seal the victory.
The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night in Miami.
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