Bucks step up and beat Celtics

[insidehoops]

The Bucks took it to the Celtics from the start - outhustling them and playing better offense and defense - and ruined Boston's home opener with a 99-88 win that broke Milwaukee's streak of five consecutive opening-game losses.

Jennings had 21 points, 13 assists and six steals. In his first NBA game, he had 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists but lost 99-86 at the Philadelphia 76ers.

On Friday, the Bucks didn't trail after the first 6 minutes and led by at least 11 points throughout the second half.

-- AP