Celtics cruise past Bucks to take 2-0 series lead

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points to lead the way offensively for the Celtics as they beat the Bucks 120-106 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Game Three is scheduled for Friday night in Milwaukee.

Brown came out of the chute hot, scoring 12 points in the first quarter as Boston took a 33-22 lead. Giannis Antetokounmpo single-handedly kept the Bucks in the game, scoring 18 first half points. Still, the Celtics held a nine-point advantage at halftime, leading 60-51.

The lead was extended in the third quarter, as the Celtics outscored Milwaukee 30-24 to take a 15-point lead, punctuated by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Shane Larkin that made it 90-75.

Boston's bench was much more effective than Milwaukee's, with Marcus Morris once again providing a spark. Morris finished with 18 points and four rebounds. Greg Monroe and Larkin both finished in double figures, as well.

Terry Rozier continued to hit big shots, finishing with 23 points for Boston.

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