The Boston Celtics are not in a position to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, who, as ESPN's Shams Charania notes, has a preference for the New York Knicks. Per Chara

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"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to upset the Boston Celtics as a double-digit underdog on many sportsbooks. Led by Ky

The red-hot Boston Celtics look to keep the good times rolling when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks, who are playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, on Thursday night.

When the Boston Celtics took the floor vs. the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum this past Thursday (Dec. 11) night, it was clear that the Celtics had not done their homework on their Giannis Antetokounmpo-less opponent.

Jaylen Brown and the Celtics will pull away from the shorthanded Bucks. Free Celtics vs. Bucks predictions for December 11.

Milwaukee faces a daunting challenge as Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with a calf strain, potentially for weeks. The Bucks, already struggling at 10-15, must adapt their game against a surging Boston Celtics team.