The Celtics started slow but recovered quickly, thanks to Anfernee Simons getting hot right away and Jaylen Brown recovering from a bad first quarter, to blow out the Bucks.

Anfernee Simons' spark and Jaylen Brown's all-around effort powered the Celtics to a blowout win over the Giannis-less Bucks.

The Boston Celtics improved to 31-18 on the season on Sunday with a convincing 107-79 victory over the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown characteristically led the Celtics in scoring with 30 points to go along with 13 rebounds on an efficient 12-of-20 from the floor and 4-of-6 from 3-point range.

Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 107-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

"Early on when I was younger, I didn’t fully understand how important it was to take care of your body," said Simons.

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What to Know Coverage begins on NBC Sports Boston at 3 p.m. ET with Celtics Pregame Live. Celtics (30-18) lost first matchup vs. Bucks (18-28) on Dec. 11, 116-101. Jaylen Brown back for Boston after missing Friday’s win vs.