Kuzma Scores 27 as Bucks Fall to Celtics
Milwaukee's Kyle Kuzma led the team in scoring, but the Bucks lost while Tyler Herro left with a left knee injury.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
Kyle Kuzma scored a team-high 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting as the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Bucks scored 45 points overall and have now dropped six straight games.
Why it matters
The loss extends Milwaukee's skid to six games and leaves the team at 1-9 this season, while Herro's apparent left knee injury adds uncertainty to the rotation. Kuzma's heavy shot volume shows the offense is leaning on him as the team searches for consistency.
Kuzma recorded 27 points, four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 31 minutes while taking a team-high 17 shot attempts. The severity of Tyler Herro's left knee injury remains unclear.
The players
Kyle Kuzma
Kyle Kuzma is a veteran forward who has been a key scoring option for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro is a guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who has been a significant offensive contributor for the team.
The details
Kuzma scored 21 points in the first half on 8-of-14 shooting before finishing with 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Herro left the game midway through the third quarter with an apparent left knee injury.
Timeline
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Bucks lose to Celtics; Kuzma scores 27 points.
Midway through the third quarter: Tyler Herro exits with an apparent left knee injury.
Upcoming four-game week: Bucks face the Knicks, Lakers, Magic and Hawks.
Season Trajectory
The Bucks are 1-9 this season and have lost six straight games, a start that leaves them far from the upper part of the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics win further deepens Milwaukee's early-season hole as the team prepares for a four-game week against the Knicks, Lakers, Magic and Hawks.
Kuzma's 27-point effort gives him a strong fantasy performance for the night. Milwaukee's upcoming four-game week against the Knicks, Lakers, Magic and Hawks will show whether the offense can produce more consistent scoring.
The takeaway
Kuzma's volume scoring keeps him central to Milwaukee's offense, but the Bucks need more balanced production and health from their guards to climb out of this early hole.
What happens next
The Bucks play the Knicks, Lakers, Magic and Hawks during their upcoming four-game week.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Basketball coverage in Milwaukee.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Sports.
