The Boston Celtics knew focus and teamwork were key, as Jaylen Brown scored 26 points in their 119-116 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their top-of-the-table National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference clash on Nov 22.
The Celtics had kissed goodbye to a six-game winning streak on Nov 20 after crashing to an upset defeat by the lowly ranked Charlotte Hornets.
But they ensured there was no chance of a repeat against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the visiting Bucks in the big clash at the TD Garden, taking control of the contest in the first quarter to clinch a wire-to-wire win.
The Celtics jumped to a 10-0 lead and, though the Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to get within single digits, Boston regrouped and closed out the win.
"Just a team effort. We bounced back and regrouped from the last game," Jayson Tatum, who had 23 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, told ESPN after the win.
"Sometimes you need to lose a game to regroup and regain focus. I love the way we started the game.
"They made a run late, they're a good team - but I liked the way we responded in the fourth quarter."
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