Updated: November 05, 2026, 02:39 UTC.
The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are contesting an NBA regular-season game at TD Garden, with the score Boston 97, Milwaukee 97 at the latest check. The game was still in progress, with 3:50 - 4th quarter, when the score was checked. The score and player figures below are a snapshot and can change until the official final buzzer.
Boston built an early advantage, but Milwaukee produced a strong third quarter to turn the game into a close contest. For readers following the result in real time, the live box score is the best place to verify the current score and any subsequent change in status.
Boston opened the night with a 28–14 first quarter and then added 34 points in the second, while Milwaukee scored 27. The halftime margin reflected that early Boston production, but the next period changed the picture. Milwaukee's 38–25 third quarter cut into the advantage and set up a much tighter final period.
Quarter-by-quarter totals help show why a single early score can be misleading. Boston's fast start established the initial lead, while Milwaukee's response after halftime meant the clubs had to deal with a very different game situation late on. The full sequence and any corrections to the live statistics can be checked on the ESPN game page.
At the time of this update, the teams' totals above reflect the reported game clock, rather than a projection. A possession, a statistical correction or an overtime period can alter the figures. Readers seeking the winner should check whether the game page has changed its status to final before treating any score as the result.
Boston's leading scorer in the available box score was Paul George, with 22 points. Milwaukee's scoring leader was Tyler Herro, with 23. Those individual figures were taken at the same live check as the team score; they may rise before the game ends.
Scoring is only one part of the matchup. Rebounding, assists, turnovers and shooting efficiency are also recorded in the box score and provide useful context for understanding how each team created possessions and converted opportunities. A player's contribution cannot be reduced to a single scoring total, especially while rotations and late-game possessions are still unfolding.
The live box score also lists playing time and participation. That is more reliable than assuming a player has appeared simply because the player was listed as available before tipoff. Official reports can change during the day, and a pregame designation should not be confused with a guarantee of minutes.
The NBA's November 4 injury report, issued at 7:45 p.m. Eastern, listed Boston's Jayson Tatum out for rest and Devin Carter out because of illness. The same report listed Boston's Payton Pritchard as available and Milwaukee's Kam Jones out because of an ankle injury.
That report is a time-specific pregame source. For the actual participants, minutes and latest game information, consult the game box score. Any later injury news should be checked against a subsequent official update rather than inferred from an earlier designation.
Every regular-season result contributes to the standings, but a November game is one part of a long season. The final result will add a win to one club and a loss to the other; it does not by itself decide a playoff place or a season series. Recent form and the teams' records should be reviewed alongside later results when comparing their positions.
For Boston, the matchup offers a test of how its available rotation handles a Milwaukee comeback. For Milwaukee, the third-quarter swing is a useful indicator of how quickly a large deficit can shrink. Those observations describe the game as recorded at this update, not a prediction of the final outcome.
At November 05, 2026, 02:39 UTC, the reported score was Boston 97, Milwaukee 97, with the status listed as 3:50 - 4th Quarter. Check the linked live box score for the latest update.
The game is being played at TD Garden in Boston.
The NBA's 7:45 p.m. Eastern pregame report listed Tatum out for rest. Later information should be checked against current official reports and the game box score.
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