Boston’s defense is the reason for Under 223 against Milwaukee. The Celtics have allowed 105.1 points per game through nine games, and the Bucks have averaged 109.7 through nine.
Milwaukee made 19 of 47 threes in Wednesday’s meeting and finished with 102 points. Inside the arc, the Bucks went just 16 for 38.
Neemias Queta is projected to start again Sunday after blocking 2 fourth-quarter layups in that meeting. Reserve center Mitchell Robinson also blocked a shot at the rim in the first quarter.