Adetokunbo hit the 50-point mark, yet Milwaukee fell again. The Celtics took advantage of their opponent’s hesitation

Janis Adetokunbo got close to the magic 50-point mark again, but Milwaukee fell again, this time to Houston. Boston confirmed their position as the best team in the league on the road in Indiana.

Adetokunbo had another great performance

In the game Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks (112:108), the two-time MVP had another great performance. He scored 48 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. However, Houston put on a great collective performance and handed the Bucks their 11th defeat of the season.

Adetokunbo’s outstanding performance was backed up by just 18 points from Damian Lillard. It was on Houston’s side that a total of seven players reached double-digit points without anyone crossing the 22-point mark. It was an important win for the Rockets in the fight for the playoffs and they hold the relegation positions with a record of 18-16.

The Greek star tied another club record

Adetokunbo recorded his 18th game with at least 45 points in a Milwaukee jersey. In that regard, he tied the club record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And, of course, it’s only a matter of time before he takes sole possession of that record.

Boston confirms its position as the league’s best team

In the game Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics (101:118) the best shooting team of the competition (Indiana) had to bow down to the best team of the NBA. Celtics players thus decisively ended the Pacers’ six-game winning streak.

Moreover, the closest pursuers Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks fell in their duels. The team from Boston thus increased its 28-7 record and clearly dominates the entire league. The Celtics were led to victory by the traditional offensive duo of Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Jason Tatum put 38 points in the Indiana net. He also posted 14 three-point attempts, 8 of which were successful. He also added 14 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. Teammate Jaylen Brown complemented him with 31 points.

Interestingly, these teams will play again in two days. The Pacers will play at home again. Let’s see if they can return the Celtics defeat and prepare better tactically. Maybe Tyrese Haliburton, who didn’t have a great game tonight, will have his day.

Source: NBA