A strong second quarter and 32 points by Paul Pierce helped the Boston Celtics snap their 18 game losing streak on Wednesday night, beating the Milwaukee Bucks by 20, 117-97, at home.

After getting down early, the Celtics outscored the Bucks 39-22 in the second quarter, and then 31-20 in the third to set up the win.

The Bucks have lost 20 of its last 24 games and won't have its own star, Michael Redd, back until after the All-Star Break.

Via RealGM

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