Milwaukee Bucks (1-6, 0-3 on the road) visit Boston Celtics (5-2, 4-0 at home) at TD Garden, tip-off Thursday, November 5, 8:30 AM PH time. Over the last five games Bucks have scored 103.0 and allowed 116.9 points per 100 possessions; Celtics sit at 113.8 and 105.0.
What are the projected starting lineups for Bucks vs Celtics?
Projected = the starting five from each team’s most recent game (ESPN box score), with any player ruled Out swapped for the highest-minute bench player at the same position in that game. Teams confirm starters about 30 minutes before tip-off.
Milwaukee Bucks (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Kyle Kuzma | 10.0 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 43.9 | 29.0 |
| F | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 16.6 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 50.6 | 44.0 |
| C | Myles Turner | 8.0 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 38.6 | 25.0 |
| G | Tyler Herro | 21.9 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 45.9 | 43.1 |
| G | Brayden Burries | 8.9 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 40.8 | 25.0 |
Boston Celtics (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Jayson Tatum | 27.0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 41.8 | 22.9 |
| C | Neemias Queta | 9.9 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 60.0 | 66.7 |
| G | Derrick White | 11.1 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 43.5 | 32.4 |
| G | Baylor Scheierman | 5.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 44.1 | 40.0 |
| G | Hugo Gonzalez | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 45.5 | 20.0 |
Season averages: ESPN player pages, as of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time.
Who is injured for Bucks vs Celtics, and how does it change the rotation?
Milwaukee Bucks: no players on ESPN’s injury report as of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time.
Boston Celtics
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | Questionable (game-time decision) | Rest | 20.7 / 31.0 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Devin Carter | Out | Illness | 8.9 / 18.4 | 2026-11-08 | Oct 18 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 8.9 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Celtics. Game-time decisions: Paul George (20.7 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Source: ESPN injury feed in the game summary, as of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time. “Questionable” reflects ESPN’s game-time-decision tag; the official NBA injury report is final.
How are Bucks and Celtics playing right now?
Milwaukee Bucks: 1-4 in last 5 · 107.4 scored / 121.8 allowed per game · pace 104.2 · ORtg 103.0 · DRtg 116.9
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @ PHI | L 116-127 | 110.1 |
| Oct 27 | vs IND | W 110-102 | 102.1 |
| Oct 29 | vs HOU | L 100-132 | 102.7 |
| Nov 1 | vs CLE | L 111-136 | 105.9 |
| Nov 3 | @ MIN | L 100-112 | 100.4 |
Boston Celtics: 4-1 in last 5 · 117.0 scored / 108.0 allowed per game · pace 100.7 · ORtg 113.8 · DRtg 105.0
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | vs CHI | W 134-99 | 110.2 |
| Oct 28 | vs BKN | W 125-124 | 101.2 |
| Oct 31 | vs CHI | W 125-111 | 105.6 |
| Nov 2 | @ ORL | W 108-97 | 94.4 |
| Nov 3 | @ HOU | L 93-109 | 92.3 |
Home/away: Bucks are 0-3 on the road; Celtics are 4-0 at home (ESPN records).
Pace = possessions per 48 minutes; possessions = FGA − OREB + TOV + 0.44 × FTA, averaged for both teams, from each ESPN box score. ORtg/DRtg = points scored/allowed per 100 possessions over these five games.
How do the Bucks and Celtics compare statistically?
| Season stat | Bucks | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 111.1 | 115.0 |
| Opp. points per game | 124.1 | 109.1 |
| FG% | 43 | 46 |
| 3P% | 33 | 35 |
| Rebounds | 49.6 | 42.4 |
| Assists | 25.7 | 26.9 |
| Turnovers | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Steals | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| Blocks | 4.6 | 3.7 |
ESPN team statistics, as of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time.
What happened when Bucks and Celtics last met?
No completed meetings this season in the ESPN feed; this is the first.
Which matchups decide Bucks vs Celtics?
Tyler Herro vs Derrick White
Tyler Herro: 21.9 pts, 5.0 reb, 4.0 ast, 45.9 FG%, 43.1 3P% in 7 games. Derrick White: 11.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.9 ast, 43.5 FG%, 32.4 3P% in 7 games. Tyler Herro carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. vs Jayson Tatum
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 16.6 pts, 7.3 reb, 2.9 ast, 50.6 FG%, 44.0 3P% in 7 games. Jayson Tatum: 27.0 pts, 6.0 reb, 7.9 ast, 41.8 FG%, 22.9 3P% in 7 games. Jayson Tatum carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Myles Turner vs Neemias Queta
Myles Turner: 8.0 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.1 ast, 38.6 FG%, 25.0 3P% in 7 games. Neemias Queta: 9.9 pts, 5.4 reb, 1.1 ast, 60.0 FG%, 66.7 3P% in 7 games. Neemias Queta carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
What will decide the game tactically?
- Tempo. Bucks have played faster over the last five (104.2 vs 100.7 possessions per 48). A game near the faster number favours the deeper bench; a grind favours the half-court team.
- Form gap. Net rating over the last five: Bucks -13.8, Celtics +8.8 per 100 possessions.
- Perimeter. Season 3P%: Bucks 33, Celtics 35. The team that wins the three-point volume battle usually covers the variance in a close line.
- Ball security. Turnovers per game: Bucks 16.7, Celtics 15.4; live-ball turnovers feed transition points.
- Glass. Rebounds per game: Bucks 49.6, Celtics 42.4.
- Availability. Celtics without Devin Carter. Check final status before tip-off; it moves the line more than any matchup.
What is the betting angle?
No spread or total was published in ESPN’s odds feed as of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time. When a line appears, compare it with the projection below: a spread is the favourite’s expected winning margin, and the total is the expected combined score. A gap of several points between a line and an independent projection is where analysis matters; a gap of one or two is noise.
Score prediction
Editorial prediction: Bucks 106 – Celtics 119 (Celtics by 13).
Method: expected pace = average of both teams’ last-five pace (102.5); each side’s points = pace × (own ORtg + opponent DRtg) ÷ 200, with 1.5 points of home-court edge split between the sides. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Bucks 13.2% and Celtics 86.8%. Five-game samples are noisy and injuries listed above are not modelled. This is an editorial estimate, not a guarantee or betting advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics in the Philippines?
Tip-off is Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 AM Philippine time (UTC+8), per ESPN's schedule feed.
Who is injured for Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics?
As of Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time (ESPN): Milwaukee Bucks: none listed; Boston Celtics: Paul George (Questionable), Devin Carter (Out). Check the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
What is the Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics prediction?
Our editorial projection is Bucks 106, Celtics 119, built from each team's last-five pace and ratings. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where is Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics played?
At TD Garden.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team from the sources below, checked on November 4, 2026 1:48 AM PH time. All figures were fetched on Nov 4, 1:47 AM PH time; derived figures (pace, ratings, projection) show their formula. Injury statuses can change after publication. Charts are generated by gtaya.life from the figures above. Poster: player photos are freely licensed Wikimedia Commons images (cropped); where no licensed photo was found we show the player or team name only. Team logos are shown only to identify the teams (sources listed below); they remain the trademarks of their owners and do not imply any endorsement of, or affiliation with, gtaya.life or GTAYA.
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- ESPN player pages (season averages)
- Official NBA injury report
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