Shorthanded Celtics didn’t win the game, but they won the psychological battle against Bucks - The Boston Globe

The Celtics lost the game but won the psychological battle by using their reserves to push Milwaukee to overtime in a 131-125 loss. He joined three other starters on the injury report as the Celtics clashed with the Bucks, their biggest obstacle to the NBA Finals, in what could be a crucial game for the conference standings. MILWAUKEE — The story line Tuesday wasn’t the result. The Bucks were supposed to beat the shorthanded Celtics at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks were nearly 10-point favorites, a line that soared when Boston...