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NBA·PREVIEW·November 8, 2026 11:01 AM ET

Celtics, 7-2, visit Bucks, 1-8, in Milwaukee tonight at 8 p.m. ET

Boston won its last game by 39 points

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 7m1 min read
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What happened: Boston plays at Milwaukee tonight with a 8 p.m. ET tip. The game airs on NBC Sports Boston, with radio on 98.5 The Sports Hub and 105.7 WROR.

Why it matters: Boston has won two straight and sits second in the standings. Milwaukee, which traded two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami in June, has lost five in a row and holds the 15th seed.

By the numbers: Boston is 7-2 in 2026-27 through 9 games. Milwaukee is 1-8 through 9 games. The Celtics won 119-80 at Charlotte on Nov. 6. The Bucks lost 107-121 to Toronto the same night.

What to watch: Milwaukee looks to end its five-game skid at home, while Boston looks for a third straight win.

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