The Milwaukee Bucks will try to win consecutive games for the first time since October when they play in Brooklyn vs. the Nets on Dec. 14.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.

The Celtics seemingly couldn’t buy a bucket in the second half of their loss to the Bucks, with their offense slogging through inefficient stretches. But that’s just one side of the coin. The Bucks role players also stepped up all night despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo for another game.

The Milwaukee Bucks used a big second half showing to end the Boston Celtics five-game winning streak.

The Bucks won for the second time without Giannis Antetokounmpo, beating the Celtics 116-101.

Milwaukee doesn't have a lot of quick answers to figure out how to win without one of the league's best players.

In Thursday’s victory over the Celtics, Kyle Kuzma led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 31 points and six rebounds while Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists of his own. Now Milwaukee will try to grab another victory on Sunday night in a road matchup against a struggling Nets team.

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