The Celtics came stumbling out of the gate following the All-Star break, but so too did the Bucks.
But when all was said in done at Fiserv Arena, it was Milwaukee claiming a thrilling 98-97 win over Boston in the first game after the All-Star break.
The Celtics trailed by as many as nine in the fourth quarter, but made it a battle down the stretch. With time expiring though, Kyrie Irving was unable to sink a floater.
Al Horford posted 21 points with a season-high 16 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum also had a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards. Irving (22 points), Jayson Tatum (17), Jaylen Brown (15) and Marcus Morris (11) also tallied double…