Jayson Tatum scores 46 points as Celtics force Game 7 vs. Bucks: Live score, updates, highlights from second round of 2022 NBA Playoffs
The Celtics and Bucks will meet in Game 7.
Led by Jayson Tatum's 46 points, the Celtics defeated the Bucks in Milwaukee in Game 6 to tie the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 3-3 and force a Game 7.
Tatum's performance helped the Celtics overcome a dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 44 points, 20 rebounds and six assists. It marks his third 40-point game of the series and the NBA's first 40-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs since Shaquille O'Neal in 2001.
Check below for updates, stats and highlights from Boston's Game 6 win.
Celtics vs. Bucks Game 6: Live score, updates and highlights Final score: Celtics 108, Bucks 9510:16 p.m. — Impressive showing by the Celtics. Jayson Tatum finishes with 46 points, nine rebounds and four assists to Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, 20 rebounds and six assists. Epic performances from two of the league's best players, and we'll see them battle in one more game.
10:05 p.m. — Giannis Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 20 rebounds and six assists ... and it might not be enough. Bucks trail 100-89 with 3:02 left. Do they have one more push in them?
9:55 p.m. — Jayson. Tatum. Just when it looked like the Celtics were in trouble, Tatum took over to hit a number of big buckets. His latest gave him 41 points for the game and the Celtics a 95-87 lead.
JAYSON TATUM IS TAKING OVER.
Watch him score 11 straight to reach 41 points in Game 6 on ESPN