Jaylen Brown powers Celtics to rout of Bucks

Brown scores 30 points and grabs 13 rebounds in Boston's 107-79 win over Milwaukee

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:15pm

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Jaylen Brown returned from a one-game absence due to a sore hamstring and led the Boston Celtics to a dominant 107-79 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Brown scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons added 27 points off the bench for the Celtics, who wrapped up a four-game homestand with a 3-1 record.

Why it matters

The win extends the Celtics' strong start to the season and showcases their depth, with Simons providing a big scoring boost off the bench. For the struggling Bucks, the loss is their fifth straight and eighth in their last nine games, raising concerns about their ability to keep pace in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Brown made 12 of 20 field goal attempts, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Simons hit 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Derrick White added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the Celtics. Boston outrebounded Milwaukee 52-40 and held the Bucks to just 35.4% shooting from the field.

  • The Celtics wrapped up a four-game homestand on Sunday.
  • Jaylen Brown sat out the Celtics' previous game on Friday with a sore hamstring.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win.

Anfernee Simons

A key bench player for the Celtics who scored 27 points, including 6 made 3-pointers.

Ryan Rollins

The leading scorer for the Milwaukee Bucks with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Jaylen Brown's return was a huge boost for us today. He set the tone early and his energy was contagious throughout the team.”

— Ime Udoka, Celtics Head Coach (Boston Globe)

What’s next

The Celtics will look to continue their strong play on the road, with their next game coming against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The struggling Bucks will try to end their skid when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Celtics showed their depth and resilience in bouncing back from Jaylen Brown's one-game absence, as Anfernee Simons stepped up with a big scoring performance off the bench. For the Bucks, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing start to the season, raising questions about their ability to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference.