The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are set for their fourth and final regular-season meeting on Friday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. CST. The game will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and NBC Sports Boston.
Matchup Overview
Currently, the Milwaukee Bucks hold a record of 30 wins and 46 losses, while the Boston Celtics stand at 51 wins and 25 losses. The Bucks and Celtics have met three times this season, with the Bucks winning the first game 116-101 on December 11. However, the Celtics claimed victories in the subsequent matchups, winning 107-79 on February 1 and 108-81 on March 2.
Team Records and Historical Context
Historically, the Bucks have an all-time record of 113 wins and 121 losses against the Celtics in regular-season play. At home, the Bucks are 73-44 against Boston, while their record on the road is 39-78. In the 2024-2025 season, the Celtics completed a 3-0 series sweep against the Bucks.
Current Standings
- Bucks: 11th seed in the Eastern Conference
- Celtics: 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference
The Bucks are currently one game ahead of the Chicago Bulls but 9.5 games behind the Miami Heat. Conversely, the Celtics are 2.5 games ahead of the New York Knicks and 3.5 games clear of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Projected Starters
| Team | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks | G | AJ Green |
| Bucks | G | Andre Jackson Jr. |
| Bucks | C | Jericho Sims |
| Bucks | F | Ousmane Dieng |
| Bucks | F | Myles Turner |
| Celtics | G | Derrick White |
| Celtics | G | Sam Hauser |
| Celtics | C | Neemias Queta |
| Celtics | F | Jaylen Brown |
| Celtics | F | Jayson Tatum |
Injury Updates
Bucks
- Ryan Rollins: Out (Hip)
- Jericho Sims: Available (Knee)
- Gary Trent: Out (Hip)
- Bobby Portis: Out (Wrist)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Knee)
- Gary Harris: Out (Personal)
- Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (Knee)
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Available (Calf)
Celtics
- Nikola Vucevic: Out (Finger)
- Ron Harper Jr.: Available (G League)
- John Tonje: Available (G League)
Betting Information
The betting spread for the game is Bucks +18 (-106) and Celtics -18 (-114). The moneyline currently sits at Bucks +1300 and Celtics -3000. The total points scored is projected at 216.5, with over -114 and under -106 odds.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates and coverage on this pivotal matchup between the Bucks and Celtics.
