NBA: Celtics advance to Eastern Conference finals, rout Bucks

The Boston Celtics got a huge game from Grant Williams’ career-high 27 points, including seven three-pointers, to go with six rebounds in Game 7 to eliminate the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 109-81, and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Backing up Williams was Jayson Tatum who had 23 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. The Celtics set a game 7 record with 22 three-pointers.

Boston trailed in the early goings of Game 7 but got their act together in the second half. They outscored Milwaukee, 61-38, in the second half.

The Celtics will next face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, a rematch of the 2020 East finals.

The Heat beat the Celtics in six games in that series held at the Walt Disney World.

Giannis Antentokounmpo led the Bucks with 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists. Jrue Holiday backed him up with 21 markers, eight assists, and five rebounds. – bny

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