MILWAUKEE — After the Celtics’ 106-100 home loss to the 76ers on Friday, Celtics coach Doc Rivers became irritated about questions regarding the starting lineup.

He stressed that the starting lineup is irrelevant, the key is minutes played. But after having seen more unspectacular efforts from Courtney Lee and Jared Sullinger, Rivers decided to make changes to the lineup against the Bucks, inserting Jason Terry and Brandon Bass, both of whom had provided sparks off the bench.