Bucks Hold On To Edge Boston Celtics 98-97

Khris Middleton hit an important three-pointer and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a narrow 98-97 win at home over Boston Thursday night.  Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 13 rebounds as Milwaukee moved a game-and-a-half ahead of the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings.  The win gives the Bucks the tie-breaker in the unlikely chance the two teams tie in the final standings.  Nikolas Mirotic scored eight points in his first action with Milwaukee.  The Bucks host Minnesota Saturday night.