Celtics vs Bucks 2nd round Series.

[Distinctin]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

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[Ziskinberg]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

There's a reason why the Celtics are the favorites, although the Bucks dominated the Bulls but remember that they are still playing without Middleton in this 2nd round series. As reported, https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/04/khris-middleton-may-miss-second-round-series.html.. it says he might missed the 2nd round but him injured in the 1st round would not easily make him comeback in his full potential.

[Maslate]

It's hard to tell bro, but the odds of the Bucks is very attractive, but if you look at the other side, you will also see that the Celtics have swept the Nets in the first-round series. Maybe let's wait a bit from the opinion of the experts before making a decision here, once you put your bet, that's it, so always be careful.

[harizen]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Honestly, I was surprised by the odds. Prior to the odds being released, I'm thinking it shouldn't gap that much.

The Boston Celtics really shocked the NBA community by sweeping one of the favorite teams to clinch the NBA Finals, the Brooklyn Nets. No one or only a few would even think that the Nets will be winless against the Boston Celtics. The duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown really improved that much. Their shooting stroke also improved that even well-defended, they are nailing their shots.

And no one is even talking that their PG Payton Pritchard also plays a big role in their first series game. Brad Stevens really did a great job to include this guy on his usual player rotation.

On the side of the Milwaukee Bucks, I think the odds given to winning that series against Boston Celtics is a worthy bet. Just place your bets prior to the game as odds will be changed obviously after the result of Game 1. Still thinking about who will I favor here but for now, 60/40 I'm on the Milwaukee Bucks. I hope Khris Middleton will have its 100% healthy status back before that game.

The way the Boston Celtics are playing, able to shut down the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Milwaukee Bucks need their full healthy lineup.

[Ararbermas]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game.

true, no one can stop giannis even though there's a good improvement in Boston Celtics on this season because we all knows as well how the greek freak plays and dominate their opponents in every game.

and IMV seems no one can guard giannis in Celtics even double team because he can really push and still scoring in different situation, so for me i believe this will end up 4-1 again or 2 for boston..

[Kelvinid]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game.

true, no one can stop giannis even though there's a good improvement in Boston Celtics on this season because we all knows as well how the greek freak plays and dominate their opponents in every game.

and IMV seems no one can guard giannis in Celtics even double team because he can really push and still scoring in different situation, so for me i believe this will end up 4-1 again or 2 for boston..

That's too much, lol, at least make it a game 7 so the series will be fun, but yeah, the Bucks will win here despite the fact that they are undermanned, IMO, it doesn't matter as long as Giannis is playing, I still trust them to win.

[ChiBitCTy]

I honestly don’t have any idea who’s going to take down this series. The Boston Celtics are a very well rounded team as well as are the Milwaukee Bucks, bud I think the difference might simply come down to Giannis. In order to win a championship it really comes down to whether you have a mega star or not, as of course as we all probably are aware of. I will probably put my $ on the Bucks at this point because of the Greek Freak.

[LogitechMouse]

I honestly don’t have any idea who’s going to take down this series. The Boston Celtics are a very well rounded team as well as are the Milwaukee Bucks, bud I think the difference might simply come down to Giannis. In order to win a championship it really comes down to whether you have a mega star or not, as of course as we all probably are aware of. I will probably put my $ on the Bucks at this point because of the Greek Freak.

This is my prediction only but if the Celtics can make a way to stop Giannis and at the same time, defend the threes then they might win this series in 6 games at least. Giannis can just dominate inside but if he also knows how to dish out the ball to his teammates and the Bucks have multiple three point shooters in their roster. Portis, Allen, Connaughton, Holiday, Middleton and even Lopez.

The Celtics are the best defensive team right now and they are very good in hustle as well. They are lacking in height compare to the Bucks but with their defense, I believe that they can defend Giannis and the Bucks so I will bet on the Celtics in this one. The question though right now is how they can defend if Lopez and Giannis both at the floor at the same time.

[dothebeats]

Huge gap. Juicy odds for Bucks and quite tempting too.possible that the series takes to game 7 with a Bucks win. Just wary of the team's overall health and composure. Giannis can carry the whole team as he has shown previously, and it's not impossible for him to do that again. No one dares to guard him or even follow him around the court to defend, and even the giants of Celtics would surely hesitate.

[rhomelmabini]

Since Milwaukee is the defending champion and they were tied during the regular season standings with the Celtics, I think this is hard than we could imagine. I'm into Boston here considering they are more of the underdog compared to Bucks if we base it on the roster. I mean, we like underdogs that can live up to the expectations and one more thing, Tatum was likely in his zone, he's averaging 29.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 7.3 APG. These stats are just that great.

[Jating]

I like the chances of the Boston Celtics here, here are my thoughts:

1. Jayson Tatum - he has matured already, and not a superstar in his own right. He shows that he can play with the best and can guard them just like what he did with the matchup against KD. So the question is who is going to stop him at the side of the Bucks?

2. Overall I will say that the defense of the Celtics is one of the best in the East together with the Heat. And we all know that defense win games.

3. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart - two of the best perimeter defender we have, they can guard Holiday, Grayson Allen, and Pat Connaughton.

[wheelz1200]

Right now if I'm betting the series which I'm not, I'd bet on the Bucks.  Here's why:

1) Greek freak...period no explanation needed
2) Bucks are still the Champs and rolled easy on the bulls
3) those odds.  Getting points on the series for the defending Champs gimme that all day.
4) Bucks can extend the Celtics defense with theor outside shooting better than the Nets did.

[goinmerry]

I was truly surprised and amazed by how the Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets without giving a chance for this team to win even once. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown really improved and the Celtics are a hard team to beat if these two find their rhythm and momentum.

But still, I'm siding with the Milwaukee Bucks here even without Khris Middleton. Giannis and the Bucks are evolving year by year ever since his team was always eliminated from the playoffs before. I'm sure they can handle the Boston Celtics even let's say both Tatum and J. Brown will explode.

The decision on where to bet should come from the bettor's point of view and not from others.

[agustina2]

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

Milwaukee Bucks @ 2.50

They already faced each other in the Semi-Finals and knows their respective capability. I believed Milwaukee Bucks will be able to match the Boston Celtics' current strength even though this team defeated Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the whole Brooklyn Nets.

No one from the Celtics can stop the rampage of Giannis 1v1 unless they will double or triple-team him. That would allow other Bucks players to have an open look at their shooting.

[fiulpro]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

I had bucks to win the whole thing from the time I knew the Lakers were out. With the surprising sweep of kd ki and the rest of the nets, the Celtics have put other teams on notice. Even so, I would of still thought bucks to win. The only thing that puts doubt in my mind now, is Kris Middleton looks in doubt for the duration of the second round. The bucks closer. Giannis is a winner and in my eyes, the second best talented player in the playoffs, after Steph, it will be interesting to see who will guard Gianni's, they most definitely will rotate a lot. I can see smart and Tatum taking him the most. Even though with the height disadvantage, they are crafty defenders. I think who ever wins will be the team that bounces back the best after the second. Celtics still feel like an underdog, but Giannis plays like he's trying to earn his rotation in the squad. I predict a 7 game series, with the bucks clinching it at home.

[harizen]

I've just shared in the NBA thread that Khris Middleton is now officially ruled out to play on their series match up against the Boston Celtics. And it might extend up to the Conference Finals just in case the Bucks will win the series. Might be a good reference to those who are planning to place their bet before Game 1.

With that news, there was no change or any slight movement for their respective odds and still stays at @1.5 and @2.5 for Celtics and Bucks respectively.

Having no Khris Middleton is a major loss but to cheer up those Bucks fans, they are still a threat as long as Giannis will play hard.

[bisdak40]

In that series against the Nets, I underestimated the Celtics too much thinking that Jason Tatum might falter again just like last season but I'm wrong. The Celtics showed their fans that they could play good defense too as it is the defense that could bring them to the Finals.

Without Middleton on the wings, the Bucks will be having a hard time producing points as the Celtics will try to limit the offense of Giannis, hard to do but they were able to do that against KD so I think it would be the Celtics to get the W in this series.

[Maus0728]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

[Kasabus]

I voted for the Bucks to win the series.

This is not just about the odds on the match, I just like the chances of the Bucks because they are the defending champion, and it's only a 2nd round and they have a chance to beat the Celtics here. With the size of Giannis being unstoppable, that alone for me is already a bonus, yes, Celtics are tough, but Bucks IMO are tougher due to their experience.

[ralle14]

If I have to bet on this series i'd go with the Celtics since they have 4 home games in case it becomes a back and forth series with both sides winning their home games then Celtics have the edge. The Bucks on the other hand are forced to win a game on the road and even without Middleton they still have the firepower to compensate. I expect this one to be a long series but I think the Celtics will be too much to handle for the Bucks given their h2h results this season(it ended 2-2 for both teams winning their home games).  

[Maslate]

If I have to bet on this series i'd go with the Celtics since they have 4 home games in case it becomes a back and forth series with both sides winning their home games then Celtics have the edge. The Bucks on the other hand are forced to win a game on the road and even without Middleton they still have the firepower to compensate. I expect this one to be a long series but I think the Celtics will be too much to handle for the Bucks given their h2h results this season(it ended 2-2 for both teams winning their home games).  

I watched some of the highlights and I see that the best weapon of the Celtics is their 3-point shooting. However, this is a series and I don't think they'll be able to maintain their good shooting in a series, and with Giannis being unstoppable (hope so), and the defense of the Bucks are always picking up, I guess I'll back them to win the series. (even without Kris)

[Eternad]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

It’s also important to consider on what team each player beat prior to this upcoming matchup, Celtics sweep Nets which is the crowd favorite while Bucks 4-1 Bulls which is far more weaker than Nets, Nets just have a low standing because there star player just recently came back late for the regular season. Celtics is surely has the upper hand base on the stats but as usual Giannis is incredible during playoffs which might give an upset game for Celtics.

[btc_angela]

I voted for the Celtics to win the series against the Bucks. I think they are healthy and complete and it seems they have find the perfect combination including from coaches to players. Middleton will be missed in this series and we don't know if he will be back if the Bucks are not in the lead or at least in the brink of elimination. So for me it will be Celtics in 6 games.

[Dave1]

I voted for the Bucks to win the series.

This is not just about the odds on the match, I just like the chances of the Bucks because they are the defending champion, and it's only a 2nd round and they have a chance to beat the Celtics here. With the size of Giannis being unstoppable, that alone for me is already a bonus, yes, Celtics are tough, but Bucks IMO are tougher due to their experience.

Yeah, that say about this time, they are the defending champs so we all know the adversaries that they went last year against the Nets and they could have lost that series.

And then they beat highly touted Suns with Giannis blocking Ayton. So for me the Bucks is better as far as the experience goes and they still have one of the most dominant player right now, Giannis.

[Oasisman]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

Nobody is expecting that someone in Celtics can totally stop Giannis, but still it's a team play. If the Celtics are going to be consistent offensively, regardless of how unstoppable Giannis is they could still beat the Bucks.
Celtics defense has been improved and there are new good additional role players who has been performing well alongside Tatum and Brown. Daniel Theis who I always see as an undersized center is doing good as well.
So, yeah this is going to be good match up regardless of who wins the series.

[Sanitough]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

Nobody is expecting that someone in Celtics can totally stop Giannis, but still it's a team play. If the Celtics are going to be consistent offensively, regardless of how unstoppable Giannis is they could still beat the Bucks.
Celtics defense has been improved and there are new good additional role players who has been performing well alongside Tatum and Brown. Daniel Theis who I always see as an undersized center is doing good as well.
So, yeah this is going to be good match up regardless of who wins the series.

I see their offense has improved more than their defense. They are moving the ball very well now and their shooters are everywhere. That's the game now, a team must have a good outside shooter and I think Bucks also has the players to do that, their only advantage is the paint because they have Lopez and Giannis, and sometimes Portis also play with the 2 big guys.

[Distinctin]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

There's a reason why the Celtics are the favorites, although the Bucks dominated the Bulls but remember that they are still playing without Middleton in this 2nd round series. As reported, https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/04/khris-middleton-may-miss-second-round-series.html.. it says he might missed the 2nd round but him injured in the 1st round would not easily make him comeback in his full potential.

Seems that most of us here are going with the Celtics side, can't argue about that as they have shown some impressive performance last round with the Nets and the fact that they have to able stop the Net's duo is a not a simple thing to do as that duo is also unpredictable but they have managed to stop them from throwing easy baskets.

But for me, I'll still go with the Bucks as I'm not that yet convinced that they can dominate the Bucks too and it's also hard to go against the champion last season.

[LogitechMouse]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

Nobody is expecting that someone in Celtics can totally stop Giannis, but still it's a team play. If the Celtics are going to be consistent offensively, regardless of how unstoppable Giannis is they could still beat the Bucks.
Celtics defense has been improved and there are new good additional role players who has been performing well alongside Tatum and Brown. Daniel Theis who I always see as an undersized center is doing good as well.
So, yeah this is going to be good match up regardless of who wins the series.

If its only one Celtics defender then there really isn't.
On the other hand though, that is why the Celtics are the best defensive right now. Because they are good in rotation that even though they will double team someone, they can still run thru other players and at least alter the shot. They aren't giving free open shots to their opponents.

I might be too optimistic with the Celtics since I predicted them to be the winners of this series but the Bucks can still win if they will make a way to stop Tatum. I think Holiday will be defending him since he is their best defender though he lacks height compare to Tatum. Three point will also help them as well as the Bucks have many shooters as well and of course Giannis dominating the paint. Overall, I agree that this will be a good series and this might end in 7 games (fingers cross since the Nets/Celtics series didn't end up in 7 games) .

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Celtics game 1 and 2 and the rest will be Bucks game. Giannis is on different level than KD when it comes to playoffs because he can solo carry his team using his beast power in both offense and defense. Boston is really strong this season but Giannis still Giannis even without Middleton. He can make through the way out of Celtics game. This will be a very interesting game since there will be a lot of physicality coming from both of this team. This will be a good betting opportunity for those handicap bet type lover.

Nobody is expecting that someone in Celtics can totally stop Giannis, but still it's a team play. If the Celtics are going to be consistent offensively, regardless of how unstoppable Giannis is they could still beat the Bucks.
Celtics defense has been improved and there are new good additional role players who has been performing well alongside Tatum and Brown. Daniel Theis who I always see as an undersized center is doing good as well.
So, yeah this is going to be good match up regardless of who wins the series.

If its only one Celtics defender then there really isn't.
On the other hand though, that is why the Celtics are the best defensive right now. Because they are good in rotation that even though they will double team someone, they can still run thru other players and at least alter the shot. They aren't giving free open shots to their opponents.

I might be too optimistic with the Celtics since I predicted them to be the winners of this series but the Bucks can still win if they will make a way to stop Tatum. I think Holiday will be defending him since he is their best defender though he lacks height compare to Tatum. Three point will also help them as well as the Bucks have many shooters as well and of course Giannis dominating the paint. Overall, I agree that this will be a good series and this might end in 7 games (fingers cross since the Nets/Celtics series didn't end up in 7 games) .

I don't think that Holiday can stop Tatum, as you have said, he is too small. Portis might be a good candidate, but I think he is too slow and we all know that Tatum is athletic. I think Middleton is a perfect fit, but he too is injured.

The same with the Giannis case, no one can stop him from the Celtics. Horford is too old and small to guard Giannis. Yes, game 7 in a decider will be good because this series is very unpredictable.

[YOSHIE]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

Challenging basketball team, both teams have good and strong players like: J.Tatum and Antetokounmpo, I believe it's a calming tournament, yesterday they Celtics and Bucks met on 8/4/22, the Bucks beat the Celtics with a score of 127-121.

Both have good match history, they excel in basketball matches against other teams, I also saw several betting sites, win hope for Celtics is high to 67% for Bucks percent is low, it is just a prediction, to be honest for the second half between Celtics and Bucks if G. Hill continues to play in Bucks team, I believe in this round of the game the Bucks will exceed 5-7 points at the end of the match between the Celtics and the Bucks.

[Joca97]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

With how the Boston Celtics team has been playing lately and how good their defence is they are the big favorites in this match. Antetokumpo will need to play a really really good series if they want to knockout Boston in this series. It will be a nice duel between Tatum and Antetokumpo.

[mirakal]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

It’s also important to consider on what team each player beat prior to this upcoming matchup, Celtics sweep Nets which is the crowd favorite while Bucks 4-1 Bulls which is far more weaker than Nets, Nets just have a low standing because there star player just recently came back late for the regular season. Celtics is surely has the upper hand base on the stats but as usual Giannis is incredible during playoffs which might give an upset game for Celtics.

I get what you're saying but this round is different because the Celtics is up against the defending champion who's star player can really be unstoppable if he chooses it to be that way. But yes, let's consider their last opponent which was Nets for the Celtics. Gotta give that credits for the Celtics especially Tatum for stopping the unstoppable duo of the Nets but we can't forget that the Nets is very vulnerable on their defensive which gave them an advantage to pour huge scores.

[Botnake]

Betting odds :

Boston Celtics 1.54
Milwaukee Bucks 2.50

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Choose your team and tell me why they should win.

With how the Boston Celtics team has been playing lately and how good their defence is they are the big favorites in this match. Antetokumpo will need to play a really really good series if they want to knockout Boston in this series. It will be a nice duel between Tatum and Antetokumpo.

I think Antetokumpo would win the competition as Tatum has not proven himself yet. When the series is close, the Bucks has the upper hand to win it all.

if you guys remember last season.

Bucks are good at bouncing back, in the Eastern 2nd round, they are down 0-2 in the series but they bounce back and beat the Nets in 7.
And, in the Finals, they are also down 0-2 against the Suns but win the last 4 games.

This bucks team even without Middleton is still a team to beat.

[dimonstration]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

It’s also important to consider on what team each player beat prior to this upcoming matchup, Celtics sweep Nets which is the crowd favorite while Bucks 4-1 Bulls which is far more weaker than Nets, Nets just have a low standing because there star player just recently came back late for the regular season. Celtics is surely has the upper hand base on the stats but as usual Giannis is incredible during playoffs which might give an upset game for Celtics.

I get what you're saying but this round is different because the Celtics is up against the defending champion who's star player can really be unstoppable if he chooses it to be that way. But yes, let's consider their last opponent which was Nets for the Celtics. Gotta give that credits for the Celtics especially Tatum for stopping the unstoppable duo of the Nets but we can't forget that the Nets is very vulnerable on their defensive which gave them an advantage to pour huge scores.

All I can say was Tatum improves a lot this year. I believe they will be beaten up by Nets if they are still playing like there performance last that full arrogance and has no clutch time experience. The current Boston roster is an improved version of last year. They already gain much experience to close a series without choking. I think they have the best shot to be on finals on East rather than Bucks since Bucks is fully dependent on Giannis. It will need a full hype Giannis to beat Boston to a 7 match series.

[mirakal]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

It’s also important to consider on what team each player beat prior to this upcoming matchup, Celtics sweep Nets which is the crowd favorite while Bucks 4-1 Bulls which is far more weaker than Nets, Nets just have a low standing because there star player just recently came back late for the regular season. Celtics is surely has the upper hand base on the stats but as usual Giannis is incredible during playoffs which might give an upset game for Celtics.

I get what you're saying but this round is different because the Celtics is up against the defending champion who's star player can really be unstoppable if he chooses it to be that way. But yes, let's consider their last opponent which was Nets for the Celtics. Gotta give that credits for the Celtics especially Tatum for stopping the unstoppable duo of the Nets but we can't forget that the Nets is very vulnerable on their defensive which gave them an advantage to pour huge scores.

All I can say was Tatum improves a lot this year. I believe they will be beaten up by Nets if they are still playing like there performance last that full arrogance and has no clutch time experience. The current Boston roster is an improved version of last year. They already gain much experience to close a series without choking. I think they have the best shot to be on finals on East rather than Bucks since Bucks is fully dependent on Giannis. It will need a full hype Giannis to beat Boston to a 7 match series.

They surely have learned their lesson last year when the Brooklyn Nets have eliminated them in the first round with a 4-1 standing, they were not that hungry last year too that's why the Nets have took them down that easy. But this year, fate have matched them again and the result was opposite from what happened last year and they even swept the Nets now.

The match-up of Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks is indeed interesting to see.

[Baofeng]

If you would based your bet off with the previous matches of this teams, then Bucks has the upper hand as they won 6 games out of their 10 matches. But if you would based off from the current situation, Celtics is indeed having the momentum here as Bucks is down with one of their great players. Even other bettors agrees that Celtics' performance is great and promising now as Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are their current carries. I see a Celtics win here in this series.

It’s also important to consider on what team each player beat prior to this upcoming matchup, Celtics sweep Nets which is the crowd favorite while Bucks 4-1 Bulls which is far more weaker than Nets, Nets just have a low standing because there star player just recently came back late for the regular season. Celtics is surely has the upper hand base on the stats but as usual Giannis is incredible during playoffs which might give an upset game for Celtics.

I get what you're saying but this round is different because the Celtics is up against the defending champion who's star player can really be unstoppable if he chooses it to be that way. But yes, let's consider their last opponent which was Nets for the Celtics. Gotta give that credits for the Celtics especially Tatum for stopping the unstoppable duo of the Nets but we can't forget that the Nets is very vulnerable on their defensive which gave them an advantage to pour huge scores.

All I can say was Tatum improves a lot this year. I believe they will be beaten up by Nets if they are still playing like there performance last that full arrogance and has no clutch time experience. The current Boston roster is an improved version of last year. They already gain much experience to close a series without choking. I think they have the best shot to be on finals on East rather than Bucks since Bucks is fully dependent on Giannis. It will need a full hype Giannis to beat Boston to a 7 match series.

Yeah, we have seen how the Celtics really evolved in the last 20 games of the pre-season, and they are one of the hottest team and very consistent as far as winning games. And it carry in their series against the Nets and we've seen how the team shutdown one of the best scorer we have in the league. However, not sure how they are going to stop Giannis but for sure they have a game plan on the big guy. Boston will have the momentum and we will see how the series will go but I think the Celtics will go out and win it in a tough match.

[magneto]

I think even without Middleton, I'd rather take the Bucks than the Celtics.

Fact of the matter is Giannis is simply way too good of a player, and the whole team is constructed in a way that is sensible enough for the absence of one 2nd option to not hurt as much as people think it does.

Definitely taking the Bucks for this, for the price it's a bargain.

[harizen]

The improvement shown by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is really noticeable. Still working on believing how they managed to sweep the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on board. I'm not saying the Celtics will not win the series against the Nets but what I'm surprised is that they totally didn't allow the Nets to win even once.

Heading against the Milwaukee Bucks, this team needs all the help they can get from their roster. The absence of Middleton in this series will put Bucks on the adjustment on Game 1 then from there, they will just go with the flow and try to keep up with the Celtics.

I'm with Milwaukee Bucks here to win the series but to challenge the much improved Boston Celtics, I consider the absence of Middleton as a handicap for them compare against their previous series against Chicago Bulls.

[Japinat]

The improvement shown by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is really noticeable. Still working on believing how they managed to sweep the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on board. I'm not saying the Celtics will not win the series against the Nets but what I'm surprised is that they totally didn't allow the Nets to win even once.

I have no doubt on Tatum as he can really play under pressure, but for Jalylen Brown, I find him fragile, and with the physical defense of the Bucks, I think he would not produce the same number as he did in the first round against the Nets.

Heading against the Milwaukee Bucks, this team needs all the help they can get from their roster. The absence of Middleton in this series will put Bucks on the adjustment on Game 1 then from there, they will just go with the flow and try to keep up with the Celtics.

I'm with Milwaukee Bucks here to win the series but to challenge the much improved Boston Celtics, I consider the absence of Middleton as a handicap for them compare against their previous series against Chicago Bulls.

If that absence will make the Bucks a better team, I'll take it.. 
Without him, I still find the defending champ having a decent chance of winning, actually I can't wait to see game 1, it's very early in my timezone.

[freedomgo]

I think even without Middleton, I'd rather take the Bucks than the Celtics.

Fact of the matter is Giannis is simply way too good of a player, and the whole team is constructed in a way that is sensible enough for the absence of one 2nd option to not hurt as much as people think it does.

Definitely taking the Bucks for this, for the price it's a bargain.

I took an outside bookie bet, they gave me +1.5 for my Bucks in the series with +100 money, I took it right away although I still have a bet on my bookie because I think that's an opportunity. Game will start soon, I'm excited to see the game, hopefully Bucks will draw a great game plan to beat the Celtics in game 1.

[Beparanf]

I think even without Middleton, I'd rather take the Bucks than the Celtics.

Fact of the matter is Giannis is simply way too good of a player, and the whole team is constructed in a way that is sensible enough for the absence of one 2nd option to not hurt as much as people think it does.

Definitely taking the Bucks for this, for the price it's a bargain.

I took an outside bookie bet, they gave me +1.5 for my Bucks in the series with +100 money, I took it right away although I still have a bet on my bookie because I think that's an opportunity. Game will start soon, I'm excited to see the game, hopefully Bucks will draw a great game plan to beat the Celtics in game 1.

The first quarter is already started and both teams have a close match. Bucks easily recover on a 5 points deficit and get the lead by having a 3pts advantage on the end of first quarter. Giannis already have 5reb/4assist/6pts on this first quarter. I believe Bucks can this if they continue on this pace especially Giannis. This is what needed performance by him to stop the rampaging Boston Celtics. GL bettors!

[freedomgo]

I think even without Middleton, I'd rather take the Bucks than the Celtics.

Fact of the matter is Giannis is simply way too good of a player, and the whole team is constructed in a way that is sensible enough for the absence of one 2nd option to not hurt as much as people think it does.

Definitely taking the Bucks for this, for the price it's a bargain.

I took an outside bookie bet, they gave me +1.5 for my Bucks in the series with +100 money, I took it right away although I still have a bet on my bookie because I think that's an opportunity. Game will start soon, I'm excited to see the game, hopefully Bucks will draw a great game plan to beat the Celtics in game 1.

The first quarter is already started and both teams have a close match. Bucks easily recover on a 5 points deficit and get the lead by having a 3pts advantage on the end of first quarter. Giannis already have 5reb/4assist/6pts on this first quarter. I believe Bucks can this if they continue on this pace especially Giannis. This is what needed performance by him to stop the rampaging Boston Celtics. GL bettors!

I'm happy with the result and happy with the handicap I got in the series. LOL..

Bucks showed their dominance, especially Giannis. Celtics has no other strategy but to shoot outside because they cannot drive inside. if they will not make the right adjustment in game 2, sorry for them, I smell a sweep here. 

[Yamifoud]

Bucks showed their dominance, especially Giannis. Celtics has no other strategy but to shoot outside because they cannot drive inside. if they will not make the right adjustment in game 2, sorry for them, I smell a sweep here. 

It's normal to think that the Bucks can sweep Celtics because they were unstoppable in game 1.
They surprised the world, Bucks were the underdog and yet they are the one who limited the Celtics in that game.

The result of game 1 where the Celtics swept the Nets was the reason why they are overvalued, now we see their real capacity.
Is it a bad match up?

[freedomgo]

Bucks showed their dominance, especially Giannis. Celtics has no other strategy but to shoot outside because they cannot drive inside. if they will not make the right adjustment in game 2, sorry for them, I smell a sweep here. 

It's normal to think that the Bucks can sweep Celtics because they were unstoppable in game 1.
They surprised the world, Bucks were the underdog and yet they are the one who limited the Celtics in that game.

Prior to game 1, everyone is thinking that the Celtics offense would give the Bucks a problem because they are a high volume 3 point shooting team. Game 1 happened and bucks proved us wrong, however, it's only game 1 and the series is far from over.

Let's say Bucks would win game 2, that doesn't mean that Celtics has no chance to win on the road as well.

The result of game 1 where the Celtics swept the Nets was the reason why they are overvalued, now we see their real capacity.
Is it a bad match up?

Let's not overreact, this is a good match up for sure.

[Maslate]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

[Hypnosis00]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Who knows, if Celtics will not be able to make a good respond in game 2, then we will see the same result which is the Bucks dominating the Celtics.

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

Celtics fan would not believe they'll be down 2-0, so they'll likely put a bet on the Celts to win.
I hope Celts will be able to match the physicality of the Bucks, they need to destroy the bigs inside by having great looks on the outside.

[Rufsilf]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

Maybe, there's a high chance that the Milwaukee Bucks will dominate them in the 2nd game if the Boston Celtics will still do what they did last time. But we know there will be some adjustment and so does the Bucks too, let's see if the Celtics can withstand the intensity that the defending champion can bring even if there's no Middleton with them.

[Yaunfitda]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

[Dave1]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

[Maslate]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

The series is now officially 1-1.. Game 3 is going to be at the Bucks home court, so it's a good advantage for them. Let's see if they can handle the Celtics at their home court, I'm sure they can because they beat the Celtics in game 1, however, it's just a matter on how the Bucks will make the right adjustment after losing game 2.

[Questat]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

The series is now officially 1-1.. Game 3 is going to be at the Bucks home court, so it's a good advantage for them. Let's see if they can handle the Celtics at their home court, I'm sure they can because they beat the Celtics in game 1, however, it's just a matter on how the Bucks will make the right adjustment after losing game 2.

This is a long series, I hope so, and if that would happen, every game is a chess match as the losing team will certainly make an adjustment. Celtics has responded already with the right adjustment, now let's see how the Bucks would adjust in game 3. Are they still going to implement playing their bigs, or will try to match the small ball of the Celtics?

[stadus]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

The series is now officially 1-1.. Game 3 is going to be at the Bucks home court, so it's a good advantage for them. Let's see if they can handle the Celtics at their home court, I'm sure they can because they beat the Celtics in game 1, however, it's just a matter on how the Bucks will make the right adjustment after losing game 2.

This is a long series, I hope so, and if that would happen, every game is a chess match as the losing team will certainly make an adjustment. Celtics has responded already with the right adjustment, now let's see how the Bucks would adjust in game 3. Are they still going to implement playing their bigs, or will try to match the small ball of the Celtics?

I agree, this might be a long series because they are both competitive and now the series is tied. But even if the Celtics have won the 2nd game, they should still improve and not be complacent because the Bucks can always answer them especially now that they have lost. I'm thinking that they should try to avoid doing small balls because that's the forte of Celtics.

[freedomgo]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

You're right, it was the game ended in the favor of the Boston Celtics. I also thought I'll see a 2-0 tonight but Jaylen Brown took flight and made 30 points while complimenting Tatum's 29 points, got to hand that also for Al Horford for grabbing 11 rebounds for the team. They dominated the Bucks and closed the game with 23 points lead. Now I wonder what would be the Bucks respond next game.

[judas]

Honestly, I was expecting to see another Bucks victory in the second game of the series too. The Celtics victory was a surprise to me truthfully. But now Bucks are going to have two home games in a row. I don't think that Bucks would lose any of them in front of their fans. And they would get ahead 3-1 in the series. And I think that Bucks could win the series like 4-2 at the end. Bucks are normally a quite dominant team against Celtics already.

[btc_angela]

Honestly, I was expecting to see another Bucks victory in the second game of the series too. The Celtics victory was a surprise to me truthfully. But now Bucks are going to have two home games in a row. I don't think that Bucks would lose any of them in front of their fans. And they would get ahead 3-1 in the series. And I think that Bucks could win the series like 4-2 at the end. Bucks are normally a quite dominant team against Celtics already.

I wouldn't say that they are quite dominant, we have to factor in that there is no Middleton that could give them a lot of points and defense too.

Boston is still intact without Marcus Smart, so they are now the one who are going to adjust because of the hostile environment for the next 2 games. And then Giannis is always assertive, so far the series proved that no one from the Celtics can guard him. Still unpredictable series, it will be based on momentum.

[Russlenat]

Honestly, I was expecting to see another Bucks victory in the second game of the series too. The Celtics victory was a surprise to me truthfully. But now Bucks are going to have two home games in a row. I don't think that Bucks would lose any of them in front of their fans. And they would get ahead 3-1 in the series. And I think that Bucks could win the series like 4-2 at the end. Bucks are normally a quite dominant team against Celtics already.

Who would have honestly thought that the Celtics will dump them with over 20 points, right? Including me, I also expected that the Bucks got this game just like what they've showed on Game 1 even if they are undermanned and they still dominate the Celtics that time. But when the 2nd game began, they showed improvement on how to counter the offensive techniques of the Bucks as well as Giannis that's why they managed to defeat them.

[Cling18]

Honestly, I was expecting to see another Bucks victory in the second game of the series too. The Celtics victory was a surprise to me truthfully. But now Bucks are going to have two home games in a row. I don't think that Bucks would lose any of them in front of their fans. And they would get ahead 3-1 in the series. And I think that Bucks could win the series like 4-2 at the end. Bucks are normally a quite dominant team against Celtics already.

I wouldn't say that they are quite dominant, we have to factor in that there is no Middleton that could give them a lot of points and defense too.

Boston is still intact without Marcus Smart, so they are now the one who are going to adjust because of the hostile environment for the next 2 games. And then Giannis is always assertive, so far the series proved that no one from the Celtics can guard him. Still unpredictable series, it will be based on momentum.

The result was actually quite unexpected because Boston was aggressive in the first games. It will surely be hard for them to handle the upcoming games but I admire Giannis' determination. Bucks seems ready for the next homecourt games and I guess they're ready to dominate the next games. 

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Honestly, I was expecting to see another Bucks victory in the second game of the series too. The Celtics victory was a surprise to me truthfully. But now Bucks are going to have two home games in a row. I don't think that Bucks would lose any of them in front of their fans. And they would get ahead 3-1 in the series. And I think that Bucks could win the series like 4-2 at the end. Bucks are normally a quite dominant team against Celtics already.

I wouldn't say that they are quite dominant, we have to factor in that there is no Middleton that could give them a lot of points and defense too.

Boston is still intact without Marcus Smart, so they are now the one who are going to adjust because of the hostile environment for the next 2 games. And then Giannis is always assertive, so far the series proved that no one from the Celtics can guard him. Still unpredictable series, it will be based on momentum.

The result was actually quite unexpected because Boston was aggressive in the first games. It will surely be hard for them to handle the upcoming games but I admire Giannis' determination. Bucks seems ready for the next homecourt games and I guess they're ready to dominate the next games. 

Boston came in very aggressive and then improved their shooting that's why they were able to get a good lead. And Giannis has a slow start and although he try to rally his team early in the 3rd and I thought that they could at least cut the lead to like 14 which they did and entering the 4th they could still make a run to make the score close, the Celtics shut them down again in the last quarter. Nevertheless, I think they will be the favorite now in the next two games because of homecourt advantage.

[Yaunfitda]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

So it's good that the Boston Celtics was able to bounce back to tie the series now. But as you have said, they will have to get back the home court advantage by winning at Fiserv which is not an easy thing to do with Giannis playing very high basketball at Fiserv. It will take a lot from Boston to shoot good and Jayson Tatum to have a series like he did against the Nets. Let's see how will they fair on the road or how the others will have to step up just like they did in game 2.

[Kasabus]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

So it's good that the Boston Celtics was able to bounce back to tie the series now. But as you have said, they will have to get back the home court advantage by winning at Fiserv which is not an easy thing to do with Giannis playing very high basketball at Fiserv. It will take a lot from Boston to shoot good and Jayson Tatum to have a series like he did against the Nets. Let's see how will they fair on the road or how the others will have to step up just like they did in game 2.

Bucks has to win both games, because if not, the advantage will be shifted to the Celtics if this series goes to game 7. Celtics did the right thing in game 2, but I think that is not enough to beat the Bucks especially if the Bucks will play a tight defense.

Not sure if Smart will be back in game 3, but they need someone like hime who play good hussle.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/marcus-smart-injury-update-celtics-guard-out-for-game-2-vs-bucks-with-thigh-contusion/

[Coin_trader]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

So it's good that the Boston Celtics was able to bounce back to tie the series now. But as you have said, they will have to get back the home court advantage by winning at Fiserv which is not an easy thing to do with Giannis playing very high basketball at Fiserv. It will take a lot from Boston to shoot good and Jayson Tatum to have a series like he did against the Nets. Let's see how will they fair on the road or how the others will have to step up just like they did in game 2.

Bucks has to win both games, because if not, the advantage will be shifted to the Celtics if this series goes to game 7. Celtics did the right thing in game 2, but I think that is not enough to beat the Bucks especially if the Bucks will play a tight defense.

Not sure if Smart will be back in game 3, but they need someone like hime who play good hussle.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/marcus-smart-injury-update-celtics-guard-out-for-game-2-vs-bucks-with-thigh-contusion/

I think Bucks got this since they able to get 1 game on Celtics home court with Marcus smart in the roster of Boston so what’s more when Bucks already got some advantage with the absence of MS and Home Court. Giannis is got the inner beast within him. This is my mistake when I bet to Boston on Game 1. I didn’t anticipate that Giannis and the gang use there sizes to there advantage to get the rebounds most of the time.

[Spack17]

The Celtics v Bucks series is continuing quite interestingly now. I just loved the way Celtics performed in the second game. They defended Bucks incredibly good that Bucks couldn't even score 90 points. Celtics literally smashed them by a very solid performance. And now the score of the series is 1-1. This must be a proof that Celtics won't be giving up on this series easily. But they are going to have much more difficult matches two times in a row. Bucks wouldn't lose to them in their games home easily. I will be favouring Bucks to win these games.

[stadus]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

So it's good that the Boston Celtics was able to bounce back to tie the series now. But as you have said, they will have to get back the home court advantage by winning at Fiserv which is not an easy thing to do with Giannis playing very high basketball at Fiserv. It will take a lot from Boston to shoot good and Jayson Tatum to have a series like he did against the Nets. Let's see how will they fair on the road or how the others will have to step up just like they did in game 2.

Bucks has to win both games, because if not, the advantage will be shifted to the Celtics if this series goes to game 7. Celtics did the right thing in game 2, but I think that is not enough to beat the Bucks especially if the Bucks will play a tight defense.

Not sure if Smart will be back in game 3, but they need someone like hime who play good hussle.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/marcus-smart-injury-update-celtics-guard-out-for-game-2-vs-bucks-with-thigh-contusion/

Yup, the pressure is now on the Milwaukee Bucks side to win two successive games so that they can return the favor of being defeated last time in this series. Giannis needs to step up more if he can because Holiday especially Portis cannot make any good momentum as Celtics played a nice defense.

Marcus Smart will probably return on Game 3, seems that his injury is not that serious.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/marcus-smart-injury-celtics-guard-says-strong-likelihood-hell-return-for-game-3-vs-bucks/

[freedomgo]

Are we going to see a 2-0 score in the series tomorrow?

Please react guys if you think Celtics has a chance to even the series, and how do you think they'll do it.
They have the same spread in game 1, IMO, still favorite and if they win I think they'll cover, but can they win? that's the question now.

I myself fall for the Celtics hype, Lol, but yeah Boston is still the favorite, but with the way Giannis handle all the defender, it will be a very difficult series now for the Celtics. And I think the goal of the Bucks is to steal at least one game at the at the TD Garden. They just didn't steal one game but completely destroyed the Celtics. So most probably we might see 2-0 tonight.

But they have a big lead against the Bucks now. Although Giannis is finding a way in the 3rd quarter, he was visibly frustrated in the first two quarters because of the superb defense the Celtics is now putting on him.

I doubt that we will see 2-0 tonight, most likely 1-1, but as you have said, they steal one game and be back at Fiserv. So it's time for the Celtics to bounce back at game 3 in the road.

So it's good that the Boston Celtics was able to bounce back to tie the series now. But as you have said, they will have to get back the home court advantage by winning at Fiserv which is not an easy thing to do with Giannis playing very high basketball at Fiserv. It will take a lot from Boston to shoot good and Jayson Tatum to have a series like he did against the Nets. Let's see how will they fair on the road or how the others will have to step up just like they did in game 2.

Bucks has to win both games, because if not, the advantage will be shifted to the Celtics if this series goes to game 7. Celtics did the right thing in game 2, but I think that is not enough to beat the Bucks especially if the Bucks will play a tight defense.

Not sure if Smart will be back in game 3, but they need someone like hime who play good hussle.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/marcus-smart-injury-update-celtics-guard-out-for-game-2-vs-bucks-with-thigh-contusion/

I think Bucks got this since they able to get 1 game on Celtics home court with Marcus smart in the roster of Boston so what’s more when Bucks already got some advantage with the absence of MS and Home Court. Giannis is got the inner beast within him. This is my mistake when I bet to Boston on Game 1. I didn’t anticipate that Giannis and the gang use there sizes to there advantage to get the rebounds most of the time.

I don't doubt the capabilities of the Bucks especially Giannis on the court who always puts his best to try and carry the team to win every game but I won't deny that I'm not that sure that they still got this series even if they have the size advantage for the most opposite roster. Boston Celtics didn't failed to improve against heavy teams in the league. Might be best to watch the Game 3 first as the Bucks still got some chance to bounce back.

[goinmerry]

I don't doubt the capabilities of the Bucks especially Giannis on the court who always puts his best to try and carry the team to win every game but I won't deny that I'm not that sure that they still got this series even if they have the size advantage for the most opposite roster. Boston Celtics didn't failed to improve against heavy teams in the league. Might be best to watch the Game 3 first as the Bucks still got some chance to bounce back.

When a team was able to even the series, it's hard to speculate what will happen next or to determine who has the advantage.

We have to wait on Game 3 as the previous games are more in the testing phase for both teams. Bucks now saw how Celtics play while on the other hand, Celtics also did the same. They now see their respective capability that's why next game, there will surely be an adjustment.

What are those adjustments? We will only see in the actual game.

[Japinat]

Bucks vs Celtics current series odds.

Bucks 2.15
Celtics 1.74

Though Bucks steal one game at home, Celtics are still the favorite to win the series, are they overrated, or they are just the better team than the Bucks?

What do you think about that line for the Bucks? is it an opportunity?

[Hypnosis00]

Bucks vs Celtics current series odds.

Bucks 2.15
Celtics 1.74

Though Bucks steal one game at home, Celtics are still the favorite to win the series, are they overrated, or they are just the better team than the Bucks?

What do you think about that line for the Bucks? is it an opportunity?

I believe Bucks will win game 3 as that's whay my favorite expert said. LOL

Jalen Rose breaks down Bucks vs Celtics game 3, believe Bucks will take game 3


If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

[ralle14]

If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I agree the Bucks are still scary and already did enough damage on Boston so they could definitely close this series within 6 games if they can hold their ground at home.

After they got crushed in game 2 they'll surely take back the lead again and their odds are definitely good enough to take @1.66 for the moneyline and -2.5 for the spread.

[Vaculin]

If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I agree the Bucks are still scary and already did enough damage on Boston so they could definitely close this series within 6 games if they can hold their ground at home.

After they got crushed in game 2 they'll surely take back the lead again and their odds are definitely good enough to take @1.66 for the moneyline and -2.5 for the spread.

I like your prediction, yes, a 4-2 score is possible if Bucks will win the next 2 games. They are good at home, so they'll certainly fight for their home court to ensure a win. Bookies does not see that, they are still underestimating the Bucks making them underdog in the series.

[TravelMug]

Bucks vs Celtics current series odds.

Bucks 2.15
Celtics 1.74

Though Bucks steal one game at home, Celtics are still the favorite to win the series, are they overrated, or they are just the better team than the Bucks?

What do you think about that line for the Bucks? is it an opportunity?

Bucks still the underdog even at their own home court? Anyhow maybe it's because of the absence of Khris Middleton and the Boston Celtics winning huge in game 2.

But we can't discount that Giannis is a monster when it comes to playoff games. So I would say this could be a perfect opportunity with that kind of huge odds as underdog in the next game.

[Maslate]

I believe Bucks will win game 3 as that's whay my favorite expert said. LOL

Jalen Rose breaks down Bucks vs Celtics game 3, believe Bucks will take game 3


If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I will follow the trend as well, Buck are good in making an adjustment and game 3 is probably the game that they have a big chance of winning than in game 4. They would not anymore stick with the old strategy since they lose, so adjustment will be made that will surprise the visiting team.

Go BUCKS!

[Dave1]

If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I agree the Bucks are still scary and already did enough damage on Boston so they could definitely close this series within 6 games if they can hold their ground at home.

After they got crushed in game 2 they'll surely take back the lead again and their odds are definitely good enough to take @1.66 for the moneyline and -2.5 for the spread.

I like your prediction, yes, a 4-2 score is possible if Bucks will win the next 2 games. They are good at home, so they'll certainly fight for their home court to ensure a win. Bookies does not see that, they are still underestimating the Bucks making them underdog in the series.

For sure punters knows that but they still believed that the Celtics will win game 3 despite the fact that it will be a road game for them.

But I like the spread -2.5, I might take this one as Giannis will probably have a monster game in front of home crowd.

[Natalim]

If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I agree the Bucks are still scary and already did enough damage on Boston so they could definitely close this series within 6 games if they can hold their ground at home.

After they got crushed in game 2 they'll surely take back the lead again and their odds are definitely good enough to take @1.66 for the moneyline and -2.5 for the spread.

I like your prediction, yes, a 4-2 score is possible if Bucks will win the next 2 games. They are good at home, so they'll certainly fight for their home court to ensure a win. Bookies does not see that, they are still underestimating the Bucks making them underdog in the series.

For sure punters knows that but they still believed that the Celtics will win game 3 despite the fact that it will be a road game for them.

But I like the spread -2.5, I might take this one as Giannis will probably have a monster game in front of home crowd.

Good if that's what some people think so we will have balance bets on both sides. If game 3 is going to be a close game, then it will favor the Celtics because they have the spread, but in the last 2 games, the respective teams have won via domination, so it's just a matter of adjustment, that team that will make the right adjustment will win, and probably will cover the spread as well.

[inthelongrun]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

[Oasisman]

I believe Bucks will win game 3 as that's whay my favorite expert said. LOL
If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I guess that's accurate though and those numbers really made sense. That's most probably how you base a team performance when the series becomes intense. Though it was not stated on the post what are their specific percentage in game's 3 and 4 when the series is tied 1-1.
But base on the first 2 games, either team are capable of winning regardless if it's at home or road. However, I would always believe of the home court advantage, because fans could boosts the player's morale.

[Kelvinid]

I believe Bucks will win game 3 as that's whay my favorite expert said. LOL
If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I guess that's accurate though and those numbers really made sense. That's most probably how you base a team performance when the series becomes intense. Though it was not stated on the post what are their specific percentage in game's 3 and 4 when the series is tied 1-1.
But base on the first 2 games, either team are capable of winning regardless if it's at home or road. However, I would always believe of the home court advantage, because fans could boosts the player's morale.

Yes, that's right, home court is a big factor for the success of the team unless a team is trash.
Bucks is not a trash, they steal one game on the road, so they should do better at their home court, and I also believe that they'll be able to cover the spread.

[Yaunfitda]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

Oh they missed Smart last game but they still won the game. I know that this is Giannis house, but maybe the Celtics will give back the favor and still the game 3.

Although the statistics for Bucks winning after 2 games in a series is astonishing. But this time it is without Middleton, their second best scorer. So I'm still on the Celtics bandwagon in this series.

[Davidvictorson]

Oh they missed Smart last game but they still won the game. I know that this is Giannis house, but maybe the Celtics will give back the favor and still the game 3.

I think that if Celtics must win then they should dominate  from behind the arc. In a playoff series, one of the hardest things to do is excel in a category for multiple games. There’s no way they can match that same output they did in game 2. Celtics are doing well without Smart. Especially on offense. Passing and ball movement way better. Smart has always been a bench player

[Vaculin]

If the stats are accurate, then I would not hesitate betting on the Bucks in game 3.

I agree the Bucks are still scary and already did enough damage on Boston so they could definitely close this series within 6 games if they can hold their ground at home.

After they got crushed in game 2 they'll surely take back the lead again and their odds are definitely good enough to take @1.66 for the moneyline and -2.5 for the spread.

I like your prediction, yes, a 4-2 score is possible if Bucks will win the next 2 games. They are good at home, so they'll certainly fight for their home court to ensure a win. Bookies does not see that, they are still underestimating the Bucks making them underdog in the series.

For sure punters knows that but they still believed that the Celtics will win game 3 despite the fact that it will be a road game for them.

But I like the spread -2.5, I might take this one as Giannis will probably have a monster game in front of home crowd.

I'm expecting that as well, Bucks need to win game 3 so they can secure the lead in the series. They cannot be complacent that they stole one game on the road, if they'll win game 3 and game 4, they only need 1 win to win the series, and they can do it at their home if they lose in the next game on the road. We are just making our prediction now, but let's see how the game would bring us, it should be a fun game and I'm hoping a close game.

[Yamifoud]

Oh they missed Smart last game but they still won the game. I know that this is Giannis house, but maybe the Celtics will give back the favor and still the game 3.

I think that if Celtics must win then they should dominate  from behind the arc.

That's always their play if Bucks will choose to clogged the paint, they are a good 3 point shooting team, so they'll dominate.

In a playoff series, one of the hardest things to do is excel in a category for multiple games. There’s no way they can match that same output they did in game 2. Celtics are doing well without Smart. Especially on offense. Passing and ball movement way better. Smart has always been a bench player

Bucks will make an adjustment as in the 1st half, Giannis was not effective, so expect a new strategy for the Bucks.

[LogitechMouse]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

Oh they missed Smart last game but they still won the game. I know that this is Giannis house, but maybe the Celtics will give back the favor and still the game 3.

Although the statistics for Bucks winning after 2 games in a series is astonishing. But this time it is without Middleton, their second best scorer. So I'm still on the Celtics bandwagon in this series.

Lets go Celtics!!!

I still go with Celtics with this one even though the Bucks stole one on the road. I believe that they will do again what they did in Game 2 where they won by a huge margin and that is shoot more threes and let Horford defend Giannis. Defending Giannis is hard we know but rotation is the key. Smart and Middleton, their best defender and top scorer is gone for the series so I think its a tie. Defense matters in playoffs and we saw it in the Nets-Celtics match-up. I think the Celtics will take one or might be both games in the road .

[Questat]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

Oh they missed Smart last game but they still won the game. I know that this is Giannis house, but maybe the Celtics will give back the favor and still the game 3.

Although the statistics for Bucks winning after 2 games in a series is astonishing. But this time it is without Middleton, their second best scorer. So I'm still on the Celtics bandwagon in this series.

Lets go Celtics!!!

I still go with Celtics with this one even though the Bucks stole one on the road. I believe that they will do again what they did in Game 2 where they won by a huge margin and that is shoot more threes and let Horford defend Giannis. Defending Giannis is hard we know but rotation is the key. Smart and Middleton, their best defender and top scorer is gone for the series so I think its a tie. Defense matters in playoffs and we saw it in the Nets-Celtics match-up. I think the Celtics will take one or might be both games in the road .

Celtics might win but I don't think they'll be able to duplicate their win in game 2. If we will see a huge margin win here, it will be coming from the home team not the visiting team. We have our prediction that's why it's important that we will also put a bet on this game so we will have more fun while watching it.

[stadus]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

That's a challenge for them especially now that their playing in their homecourt, I have no doubt on Giannis's skills because he is still hard to stop even for Tatum and Smart alone but for the rest of them team they also need to step up and help Giannis achieve a dominant win on the following 2 games because if they can't then it's already over, Celtics will gain move to the Semis.

[Fredomago]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

That's a challenge for them especially now that their playing in their homecourt, I have no doubt on Giannis's skills because he is still hard to stop even for Tatum and Smart alone but for the rest of them team they also need to step up and help Giannis achieve a dominant win on the following 2 games because if they can't then it's already over, Celtics will gain move to the Semis.

They won the game 1 by team efforts, it's not just Giannis but the whole Bucks Now that they are going to play in front of those fans who believing them, they need to work it out even without Middleton, else, Boston may snatch this home court advantage and beat them in these series.

Everyone needs to work on one goal, that's to win this game and protect the home court advantage that they have right now.

Bucks needs to adjust and make sure to also give tough defense for Boston.

[Sanitough]

I voted for Boston. I noticed that I just made the poll at a tie.

Now that it is confirmed that Khris Middleton is out in games 3 and 4, it will be very difficult for Giannis and his team to beat the Celtics even in Milwaukee. There is a big difference between Boston Celtics and that Chicago Bulls team. Boston can defend well and Marcus Smart might return in game 3. Giannis teammates better show their a-games offensively and defensively or they will lose these 2 homecourt games. 

That's a challenge for them especially now that their playing in their homecourt, I have no doubt on Giannis's skills because he is still hard to stop even for Tatum and Smart alone but for the rest of them team they also need to step up and help Giannis achieve a dominant win on the following 2 games because if they can't then it's already over, Celtics will gain move to the Semis.

They won the game 1 by team efforts, it's not just Giannis but the whole Bucks Now that they are going to play in front of those fans who believing them, they need to work it out even without Middleton, else, Boston may snatch this home court advantage and beat them in these series.

Everyone needs to work on one goal, that's to win this game and protect the home court advantage that they have right now.

Bucks needs to adjust and make sure to also give tough defense for Boston.

They have to improve their defense so the Celtics will not only struggle making points in the paint but also on their outside shooting. Celtics shoot well in game 2 so they won, and Giannis wasn't himself in the 1st half and that was taken advantage by the Celtics.

Game 3, both teams have made their adjustment already, I hope Bucks would use their advantage.

[agustina2]

They have to improve their defense so the Celtics will not only struggle making points in the paint but also on their outside shooting. Celtics shoot well in game 2 so they won, and Giannis wasn't himself in the 1st half and that was taken advantage by the Celtics.

Game 3, both teams have made their adjustment already, I hope Bucks would use their advantage.

It's hard to really put pressure on defense against Boston Celtics. What Milwaukee Bucks need to do is to improve their offense.

During Game 1 and 2, Giannis is shooting at the worst percentage on the field. He seems to contribute big in the eyes of most people as they just look at the POINTS but if only they will look at the stat sheet, Giannis is horrible at field goal percentage.

That's because of Celtics' Al Horford's defense of him.

Giannis needs to work his way to destroy Horford's defense.

[Hypnosis00]

They have to improve their defense so the Celtics will not only struggle making points in the paint but also on their outside shooting. Celtics shoot well in game 2 so they won, and Giannis wasn't himself in the 1st half and that was taken advantage by the Celtics.

Game 3, both teams have made their adjustment already, I hope Bucks would use their advantage.

It's hard to really put pressure on defense against Boston Celtics. What Milwaukee Bucks need to do is to improve their offense.

During Game 1 and 2, Giannis is shooting at the worst percentage on the field. He seems to contribute big in the eyes of most people as they just look at the POINTS but if only they will look at the stat sheet, Giannis is horrible at field goal percentage.

That's because of Celtics' Al Horford's defense of him.

Giannis needs to work his way to destroy Horford's defense.

Bucks doing single coverage on Giannis, he was not able to drive the ball on the rim because of the effective defense employed by the Celtics. But I'm sure Bucks will make an adjustment and they will try to make Giannis more effective and we will not anymore see the struggle of Giannis in game 2.

[LogitechMouse]

They have to improve their defense so the Celtics will not only struggle making points in the paint but also on their outside shooting. Celtics shoot well in game 2 so they won, and Giannis wasn't himself in the 1st half and that was taken advantage by the Celtics.

Game 3, both teams have made their adjustment already, I hope Bucks would use their advantage.

It's hard to really put pressure on defense against Boston Celtics. What Milwaukee Bucks need to do is to improve their offense.

During Game 1 and 2, Giannis is shooting at the worst percentage on the field. He seems to contribute big in the eyes of most people as they just look at the POINTS but if only they will look at the stat sheet, Giannis is horrible at field goal percentage.

That's because of Celtics' Al Horford's defense of him.

Giannis needs to work his way to destroy Horford's defense.

Bucks doing single coverage on Giannis, he was not able to drive the ball on the rim because of the effective defense employed by the Celtics. But I'm sure Bucks will make an adjustment and they will try to make Giannis more effective and we will not anymore see the struggle of Giannis in game 2.

Giannis needs to be more efficient in his next games if they want to win.
Most of his shots are from the paint though he shot 9/25 in Game 1 and 11/27 in Game 2. That's low knowing where Giannis is shooting most of the time and it just shows that the defense of Celtics are very effective. Bucks need to make some adjustments in order for them to defend their home twice.

Horford's defense really is helping the Celtics and maybe lets add some credits to Grant Williams because he is also doing well in defending against Giannis. What the Bucks need to do is to not rely much on Giannis especially in offense and just let him do the rebounds but not to the point where they will not let him shot. Do what the Sixers did in Game 3 where they distributed the points and got the victory. Players such as Portis, Allen and Holiday can step up more to be more effective offensively.

[Maslate]

A close game so far and the shooting percentage of the Celtics on the 3 point line is not as good as in game 2.
I like the chances of the Bucks here because Giannis is not struggling, he is aggressive and draws the foul, I just hope he won't miss a lot of FT.

Good luck bucks, protect your home court to protect our money. Lol.

[Japinat]

A close game so far and the shooting percentage of the Celtics on the 3 point line is not as good as in game 2.
I like the chances of the Bucks here because Giannis is not struggling, he is aggressive and draws the foul, I just hope he won't miss a lot of FT.

Both teams are struggling in the 3 point area.

half time score is 50-46 in favor of the Celtics
here's the 3 point stats.
celtics 3 point percentage - 22%
Bucks 3 point percentage - 17%

Celtics has more FT attempts and more accurate.

Good luck bucks, protect your home court to protect our money. Lol.

BOL.

[Pulsar77]

The third game of the series is continuing now in the second half. And there has been a great rivalry between them so far. And Giannis has performed awesome so far as he made a double-double already by 24 pts, 11 reb. Celtics don't seem like they are going to give up easily in their away game. Bucks will need to find a way to win this game in some way. I believe that they will do just that too. It will be a win by a very close gap for Bucks I think. And they will be 2-1 ahead in the series also. I'm just enjoying it a lot now.

[Distinctin]

The third game of the series is continuing now in the second half. And there has been a great rivalry between them so far. And Giannis has performed awesome so far as he made a double-double already by 24 pts, 11 reb. Celtics don't seem like they are going to give up easily in their away game. Bucks will need to find a way to win this game in some way. I believe that they will do just that too. It will be a win by a very close gap for Bucks I think. And they will be 2-1 ahead in the series also. I'm just enjoying it a lot now.

Suddenly it's a 1 point game now. now, it's hard to tell who will win, Celtics kinda got their rhythm and Bucks could lose this game. it's a close game and like what I expected, it's going to be an exciting one.

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score now, 100-99, Celtics lead by 1 point,.. hmmm... Bucks ball, they should not waste this opportunity.
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Bucks won, that scares the home team a bit, good thing the last shot by the Celtics came before the shot clock expires.

[bisdak40]

Suddenly it's a 1 point game now. now, it's hard to tell who will win, Celtics kinda got their rhythm and Bucks could lose this game. it's a close game and like what I expected, it's going to be an exciting one.
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score now, 100-99, Celtics lead by 1 point,.. hmmm... Bucks ball, they should not waste this opportunity.
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Bucks won, that scares the home team a bit, good thing the last shot by the Celtics came before the shot clock expires.

That was close and a wasted opportunity by the Celtics, they have 2 or 3 attempts from the rainbow that could have sealed the win for them but it didn't go through. I have a feeling that game 4 would be a close game again and Bucks might buckle on the defense of the Celtics. This series is becoming very interesting now even with the absence of Middleton, the Bucks have given the Celtics a good fight.

[inthelongrun]

Congratulations to those Milwaukee Bucks bettors. I haven't seen the game because it was around 3 AM in my place. But I can see the stats that Tatum was struggling very well with his offense. And despite that, the Celtics made it close and nearly won the game. This made me more confident that Boston can steal the 4th game in Milwaukee. Up to now, nothing is changing on Khris Middleton's injury status.   

[boltz]

I guess who ever wins this series , might end up winning everything right ?

Honestly , I don't know which one to choose but I would like to see Giannis moving forward and defend his title but I also want to see Celtics winning it all after so many years so it's very hard for me to pick a side here.

[1kodumtek7]

Two nights later, Bucks are going to play another home game against Celtics. They won the last game by a gap like two points only. Celtics were great again and their performance so far has been very promising for the rest of the series too. Giannis was there to be the savior of his team by playing insanely well. 42 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. It was one of his best efforts for sure. Bucks will need him by their side during the whole series to be able to eliminate Celtics that's for sure.

[Japinat]

I guess who ever wins this series , might end up winning everything right ?

Honestly , I don't know which one to choose but I would like to see Giannis moving forward and defend his title but I also want to see Celtics winning it all after so many years so it's very hard for me to pick a side here.

probably winning the east but I don't think we can underestimate the West as they are full of offensive teams. It could be warriors or Suns, but if Bucks will face the Warriors, they might have a problem as Warriors are shooting from everywhere unlike the Celtics who's stars have some off nights.

Anyway, it's still too early, let the series finish first, Celtics still has a chance to even the series.

[Ziskinberg]

I guess who ever wins this series , might end up winning everything right ?

Honestly , I don't know which one to choose but I would like to see Giannis moving forward and defend his title but I also want to see Celtics winning it all after so many years so it's very hard for me to pick a side here.

probably winning the east but I don't think we can underestimate the West as they are full of offensive teams. It could be warriors or Suns, but if Bucks will face the Warriors, they might have a problem as Warriors are shooting from everywhere unlike the Celtics who's stars have some off nights.

Anyway, it's still too early, let the series finish first, Celtics still has a chance to even the series.

As per the NBA futures, the West teams are still the favorite to win the NBA Championship.
The top favorite now is the Suns, follow by the Warriors, so any team that would win in the East as their ECF champion would still be listed as an underdog in the NBA Finals.

[CLS63]

Giannis had a big impact on the third game of the series last night. The Greek superstar scored 42 of 103 points of his team and it was a really unbelievable success by him. When it comes to Celtics, Tatum was able to score only 10 points and his shot percentage was very low too. But despite that, it was a big job by them to bring the game to this point. I still see Celtics as they can advance to next round.

[harizen]

I like how Giannis Antetokounmpo adjusted in their Game 3 series. Just for a recap, even though he is contributing a good production in Game 1 loss and Game 2 win, he is struggling at his offensive phase. But this Game 3, even though his field goal percentage is not his usual, he still managed to produce 42 big points.

However, he attempted 6 3-point field goals in that game and he only made a single one in the rainbow area. He should avoid it if he doesn't feel it or maybe he is finding his stroke that's why he continues attempting to make a 3s even struggling.

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

[Yamifoud]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

[stadus]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

I wish it's easy for them, in the last 3 games, Giannis production has only improved.
It's still not too late for them, one last push for them and they have to win game 4 if they want to get back in the series.

Game 3 was very close, game could have went to OT but they were just too unlucky, maybe in game 4, they'll improve their offense and their defense as well. Giannis alone cannot carry the team consistently, so Celtics has to work as a team to beat Giannis.

BUCKS HERE GAME 4. 

[Baofeng]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

It's really hard to stop Giannis, he seems to be evolving as well, improved his assists per game. What is missing from Celtics last game is Jayson Tatum, not sure if he has been limited by the defense or he just had a bad game. So yeah, he needs to step up again and show that he is the leader of Celtics just like he did against the Nets series.

[Natalim]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

It's really hard to stop Giannis, he seems to be evolving as well, improved his assists per game. What is missing from Celtics last game is Jayson Tatum, not sure if he has been limited by the defense or he just had a bad game. So yeah, he needs to step up again and show that he is the leader of Celtics just like he did against the Nets series.

Still Bucks here, I trust them because they are playing at home and they have already proven by beating the Celtics twice already. Celtics is a good team but they don't have the best player in the NBA now. Honestly, after all the games I witnessed, I like to see the 76ers vs Bucks in the ECF, it's MVP candidate vs another MVP candidate.

Giannis vs Embiid. such a great match up.

[Fredomago]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

It's really hard to stop Giannis, he seems to be evolving as well, improved his assists per game. What is missing from Celtics last game is Jayson Tatum, not sure if he has been limited by the defense or he just had a bad game. So yeah, he needs to step up again and show that he is the leader of Celtics just like he did against the Nets series.

41 minutes with only 10 points not usual for Tatum knowing him as main scorer of his team, he needs to step up and bring the hype, his leadership will boost everyone, though they are still playing in front of the Bucks fans they needed to equal this series or it will be harder for them if Giannis and the gang dominates them and take the game 4 again.

3-1 is still possible. We have seen lots of it way back, but against the current Champ it will be more on, pride protecting
the title.

Looking to see how these both teams will adjust this upcoming game 4.

[mirakal]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

It's really hard to stop Giannis, he seems to be evolving as well, improved his assists per game. What is missing from Celtics last game is Jayson Tatum, not sure if he has been limited by the defense or he just had a bad game. So yeah, he needs to step up again and show that he is the leader of Celtics just like he did against the Nets series.

41 minutes with only 10 points not usual for Tatum knowing him as main scorer of his team, he needs to step up and bring the hype, his leadership will boost everyone, though they are still playing in front of the Bucks fans they needed to equal this series or it will be harder for them if Giannis and the gang dominates them and take the game 4 again.

And he has his worst shooting in the playoffs probably.
he was only 4-19 in that game, credit to the defense of the Bucks on him, and I'm sure that will continue.
And by the way, Pritchard who is also a factor of the Celtics was scoreless in that game.

3-1 is still possible. We have seen lots of it way back, but against the current Champ it will be more on, pride protecting
the title.

Looking to see how these both teams will adjust this upcoming game 4.

Yes, it's possible and Bucks has to take it one game at a time, win the last game at home (possibly), and finish the series on the road.

[Harkorede]

The bottom line, although Bucks won and lead to a 2-1 advantage, Game 3 is a close game. The Celtics will surely try to bounce back obviously now that they know that even though Giannis is making 40+ points, they are not that behind in the total score.

I think they should focus on limiting the points from Giannis because although the final score was close, Bucks dominated before the final quarter. if they want to win, they have to start strong, and Tatum should make his points as he usually do, he cannot be limited like what happen in game 3.

I wish it's easy for them, in the last 3 games, Giannis production has only improved.
It's still not too late for them, one last push for them and they have to win game 4 if they want to get back in the series.

Game 3 was very close, game could have went to OT but they were just too unlucky, maybe in game 4, they'll improve their offense and their defense as well. Giannis alone cannot carry the team consistently, so Celtics has to work as a team to beat Giannis.

BUCKS HERE GAME 4. 

Game 3 damage was done by the number of 3pts made by the Cetlics, 20-3 in favor of the Celtics, and it became an entirely different game when the 3s weren't falling as much as it did in game 4. The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ? Grant Williams who was impressive in game 3 would come in the starting lineup with Robert Williams listed as out with a knee soreness.


Bucks for game 4 imo too.

[harizen]

The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ?

Giannis most FGs came from the paint. Really hard to stop him even with a help defense.

Because that was the case, the Celtics just need to improve their offensive phase to counter Giannis' dominance in the paint.

It's like the Celtics will do much of an offense > defense but it doesn't mean they won't try to stop Giannis obviously.

[TravelMug]

The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ?

Giannis most FGs came from the paint. Really hard to stop him even with a help defense.

Because that was the case, the Celtics just need to improve their offensive phase to counter Giannis' dominance in the paint.

It's like the Celtics will do much of an offense > defense but it doesn't mean they won't try to stop Giannis obviously.

Well the Celtics big 4 produces huge numbers for the game 4 to win.

Tatum and Horford both have 30 points and Smart and Brown 18 points apiece. Giannis another 34 point explosion in a losing effort, but they totally blew it off in the 4th as they were outscored 43-28 in that quarter. They have the lead entering the 4th quarter and I thought that they are going to win again. But thanks to Jayson and Al who get everything going for the Celtics again.

[Harkorede]

The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ?

Giannis most FGs came from the paint. Really hard to stop him even with a help defense.

Because that was the case, the Celtics just need to improve their offensive phase to counter Giannis' dominance in the paint.

It's like the Celtics will do much of an offense > defense but it doesn't mean they won't try to stop Giannis obviously.

Well the Celtics big 4 produces huge numbers for the game 4 to win.

Tatum and Horford both have 30 points and Smart and Brown 18 points apiece. Giannis another 34 point explosion in a losing effort, but they totally blew it off in the 4th as they were outscored 43-28 in that quarter. They have the lead entering the 4th quarter and I thought that they are going to win again. But thanks to Jayson and Al who get everything going for the Celtics again.

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

[Yaunfitda]

The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ?

Giannis most FGs came from the paint. Really hard to stop him even with a help defense.

Because that was the case, the Celtics just need to improve their offensive phase to counter Giannis' dominance in the paint.

It's like the Celtics will do much of an offense > defense but it doesn't mean they won't try to stop Giannis obviously.

Well the Celtics big 4 produces huge numbers for the game 4 to win.

Tatum and Horford both have 30 points and Smart and Brown 18 points apiece. Giannis another 34 point explosion in a losing effort, but they totally blew it off in the 4th as they were outscored 43-28 in that quarter. They have the lead entering the 4th quarter and I thought that they are going to win again. But thanks to Jayson and Al who get everything going for the Celtics again.

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

And it just shows that no lead is safe in this playoffs, we've seen Memphis did it against the Wolves, and then Warriors as well with the Memphis, a come from behind victory.

I don't think that the Bucks get cocky, it's that the Celtics has a good game in the 4th quarter and the Bucks can't buy a basket. And then we have Tatum coming back in the final quarter, and rebounding from his uninspired performance in game 3.

[yazher]

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

It was Al Horford who put on the show after a great monster jam against Giannis as if he just taking the whole game last night as revenge to take down the Bucks and it was paid well. Tatum is and Brown was also getting some lucky shots as well to further stretch the lead late in the  4th quarter and it was a great play for Boston Celtics because they managed to tie the series 2-2 and bring back the game to their homecourt for some advantage and I'm sure the fans are eager to show some huge support for them when they get home.

[btc_angela]

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

It was Al Horford who put on the show after a great monster jam against Giannis as if he just taking the whole game last night as revenge to take down the Bucks and it was paid well. Tatum is and Brown was also getting some lucky shots as well to further stretch the lead late in the  4th quarter and it was a great play for Boston Celtics because they managed to tie the series 2-2 and bring back the game to their homecourt for some advantage and I'm sure the fans are eager to show some huge support for them when they get home.

Yes, Al is really playing very well against the Bucks in their series. I never thought that he can do that against Giannis, and after the monster dunk, he was like a man possessed and take the game together with Tatum as then both scored 30 points apiece. That's big in playoff games, now time for the Bucks to comeback in this series and have someone to step up and help Giannis in offense.

[LogitechMouse]

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

It was Al Horford who put on the show after a great monster jam against Giannis as if he just taking the whole game last night as revenge to take down the Bucks and it was paid well. Tatum is and Brown was also getting some lucky shots as well to further stretch the lead late in the  4th quarter and it was a great play for Boston Celtics because they managed to tie the series 2-2 and bring back the game to their homecourt for some advantage and I'm sure the fans are eager to show some huge support for them when they get home.

Yes, Al is really playing very well against the Bucks in their series. I never thought that he can do that against Giannis, and after the monster dunk, he was like a man possessed and take the game together with Tatum as then both scored 30 points apiece. That's big in playoff games, now time for the Bucks to comeback in this series and have someone to step up and help Giannis in offense.

 

Al Horford has the capacity to guard Giannis even before during his prime. He was so strong for defense and inside points. Today's match just gives him again a spotlight showcase his talent once again but I doubt if he can still keep up that same level of performance against Giannis. hence he will be dominated again by on fire Giannis which we all know a consistent strong player.

I can't find the statistics but Giannis is less efficient when Horford is guarding him. We are seeing a lower percentage of shooting on Giannis because Horford is guarding him most of the time.

On the other hand though, we've seen Horford like the prime Horford when he was in the Hawks years ago (with Josh Smith and Teague etc. where they are the top spot at that time). A career playoff-high for him and he helped Tatum get that victory to tie the series. A must win for them as well or else, this will end in 6 games. Smart also played as well so that is additional defense though Williams didn't play on this game. Still having Smart playing will have some impact on his teammates especially on defense. Still Celtics in 7 games .

[CLS63]

Last night, the Celtics scored a critical win against the Bucks. Undoubtedly, Horford dominated the game with 30 points and more importantly with +20 efficiency points. In addition, Tatum, who had only 10 points in the last match, was one of the names that played a role in the victory with his 30 points. As I said before, the Celtics are my favorite for NBA championships, and I hope I'm not wrong about that.

[Russlenat]

The Bucks have been pretty dominant in the paint and if that remains the case tonight, then Celtics will have to rely on their efficiency from behind the arc ?

Giannis most FGs came from the paint. Really hard to stop him even with a help defense.

Because that was the case, the Celtics just need to improve their offensive phase to counter Giannis' dominance in the paint.

It's like the Celtics will do much of an offense > defense but it doesn't mean they won't try to stop Giannis obviously.

Well the Celtics big 4 produces huge numbers for the game 4 to win.

Tatum and Horford both have 30 points and Smart and Brown 18 points apiece. Giannis another 34 point explosion in a losing effort, but they totally blew it off in the 4th as they were outscored 43-28 in that quarter. They have the lead entering the 4th quarter and I thought that they are going to win again. But thanks to Jayson and Al who get everything going for the Celtics again.

Yet another plot twist in this playoffs, it looked almost for over for the Celtics after the 3rd Quarter, and Celtics were having big foul troubles, but the run to start the 4th was good, and Al Horford was really great tonight, despite early fouls too he did restrict himself for making unnecessary defensive plays. I think the Bucks felt a little bit cocky going into the 4th, and all it took was couple of possession and stop for the Celtics to build a lead to win the game.

And it just shows that no lead is safe in this playoffs, we've seen Memphis did it against the Wolves, and then Warriors as well with the Memphis, a come from behind victory.

I don't think that the Bucks get cocky, it's that the Celtics has a good game in the 4th quarter and the Bucks can't buy a basket. And then we have Tatum coming back in the final quarter, and rebounding from his uninspired performance in game 3.

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

[magneto]

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

I completely agree.

However, I just think that the Bucks have way more experience and will likely outlast the Celtics when it comes to a 7-game series.

Yes, they have a lot of talent and will be scary for years to come etc. but I think that Giannis will just be too much for them to overcome despite all the advantages that they may have. Giannis is just on a different level.

[Questat]

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

I completely agree.

However, I just think that the Bucks have way more experience and will likely outlast the Celtics when it comes to a 7-game series.

Yes, they have a lot of talent and will be scary for years to come etc. but I think that Giannis will just be too much for them to overcome despite all the advantages that they may have. Giannis is just on a different level.

Celtics needs someone to have a very good game in order for them to win, just like in game 4, Horford made a playoff career high, so the Celtics won. However, if they would struggle, it will be the Bucks who will win because Giannis showed consistency in every game and he can carry his team to a win.

[Distinctin]

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

I completely agree.

However, I just think that the Bucks have way more experience and will likely outlast the Celtics when it comes to a 7-game series.

Yes, they have a lot of talent and will be scary for years to come etc. but I think that Giannis will just be too much for them to overcome despite all the advantages that they may have. Giannis is just on a different level.

Celtics needs someone to have a very good game in order for them to win, just like in game 4, Horford made a playoff career high, so the Celtics won. However, if they would struggle, it will be the Bucks who will win because Giannis showed consistency in every game and he can carry his team to a win.

I beg to differ, they don't need someone because their current line up is already lethal. They just need enough exposure to learn from their past mistakes. Al Horford made a statement last time that Giannis shouldn't have to do that, I'm sure Giannis regretted it because he was the reason why the Celtics center have gone berserk. The Bucks should be careful on how to do their game because the Celtics does really have a capacity to dominate other teams.

[Russlenat]

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

I completely agree.

However, I just think that the Bucks have way more experience and will likely outlast the Celtics when it comes to a 7-game series.

Yes, they have a lot of talent and will be scary for years to come etc. but I think that Giannis will just be too much for them to overcome despite all the advantages that they may have. Giannis is just on a different level.

No doubt about Giannis's power and experience that is really helping the team to move even if they are undermanned against a healthy team but as I looked into the previous records this series. The answers of the Celtics is much better as they continually dominate the Bucks with a huge score difference while the Buck's just barely made it. This will be a tough series, if only Middleton wasn't injury then I can really say that the Celtics won't reach this far.

[Maslate]

Great start by the Bucks so far, end of 1st quarter, 28-26 is the score.
Though it's already a physical game but they were still able to achieve a high scoring game (so far).

Though on the road, Bucks are still competing well unlike in the West where the home teams dominate all the time. (except for the Memphis vs Warriors series).

[harizen]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

[Dave1]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

Bucks won 110-107, so the series is now on the Bucks favor 3-2.

Boston though has led almost the whole game but they have a melted in the last 3-4 minutes. And it looks like the Bucks are going to finished this series out at their home court the next game. It's going to be crazy at Fiserv and I'm expecting that Giannis will put another monster game, maybe another 40 point performance to advance.

[rhomelmabini]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

[Coin_trader]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

[rhomelmabini]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

The Al Horford follow up dunk was the momentum shifter they need and that's when they got the high morale considering this 35 years old was still doing those kind of stuffs at his age. I guess lazy is the right word to be honest, Williams was a great defender for Giannis but he can't contain it either, they should learn a lesson to who can stop Giannis now, they are in their homecourt the next time and it's different thing, Bucks will surely dominate them.

[Coin_trader]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

The Al Horford follow up dunk was the momentum shifter they need and that's when they got the high morale considering this 35 years old was still doing those kind of stuffs at his age. I guess lazy is the right word to be honest, Williams was a great defender for Giannis but he can't contain it either, they should learn a lesson to who can stop Giannis now, they are in their homecourt the next time and it's different thing, Bucks will surely dominate them.

Yeah mate. I notice too how Marcus Smart messed up play by play that result to a lot of turnover during crucial times. No offense to him but he is the one destroying the effort of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum to carry Boston against on fire Bucks. They should improve there game during crucial times. There defense and offense is very weak during last minutes with tight score. Only Giannis is very good when time like this that's why Bucks always win when it comes to this kind of late game match.

[OgNasty]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

The Al Horford follow up dunk was the momentum shifter they need and that's when they got the high morale considering this 35 years old was still doing those kind of stuffs at his age. I guess lazy is the right word to be honest, Williams was a great defender for Giannis but he can't contain it either, they should learn a lesson to who can stop Giannis now, they are in their homecourt the next time and it's different thing, Bucks will surely dominate them.

Yeah mate. I notice too how Marcus Smart messed up play by play that result to a lot of turnover during crucial times. No offense to him but he is the one destroying the effort of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum to carry Boston against on fire Bucks. They should improve there game during crucial times. There defense and offense is very weak during last minutes with tight score. Only Giannis is very good when time like this that's why Bucks always win when it comes to this kind of late game match.

That was a pretty amazing play against him that resulted in his being blocked and then having the ball thrown off of him.  Holiday showed that he's an elite defender down the stretch, also coming up with a steal to end the game.  That play where he blocked Smart though, dribbled, then threw it off of him out of bounds to get the ball back was in my opinion the best play of the game.  It's also likely the game could've gone the other way if that play turned out differently.  I don't think you can blame Smart for that though, just give Holiday his props for being an amazing defender.  Gotta give it to Al Horford though, he definitely has been playing his ass off the last two games.

[Oasisman]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability.  

That was actually a sure Celtic rebound If Smart did not interrupt as Brown would've the ball. IMO, It was all Marcus Smart who messed up big time down the stretch though the whole team is to blame for the loss.
It could've been Marcus Smart as they key to win that game as well, If he didn't forced that 2nd to the last possession blocked lay-up. He lacks of focused that he couldn't anticipate an open teammates when 2 or more players come to defend him. Just like what happened in their last possession, Tatum was all open the moment he received the inbound, but he didn't see that.

[Distinctin]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

Bucks won 110-107, so the series is now on the Bucks favor 3-2.

Boston though has led almost the whole game but they have a melted in the last 3-4 minutes. And it looks like the Bucks are going to finished this series out at their home court the next game. It's going to be crazy at Fiserv and I'm expecting that Giannis will put another monster game, maybe another 40 point performance to advance.

They could've own the game because Holiday and Portis keeps on missing their shots even a close lay-up, Horford and Tatum makes a tight defense but the game changed because of Marcus Smart's mistake when he lost his handle. He should have just give the ball to Horford or Tatum but he forced to attack the paint.

That was a crazy game, better luck next game.

[LogitechMouse]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

Bucks won 110-107, so the series is now on the Bucks favor 3-2.

Boston though has led almost the whole game but they have a melted in the last 3-4 minutes. And it looks like the Bucks are going to finished this series out at their home court the next game. It's going to be crazy at Fiserv and I'm expecting that Giannis will put another monster game, maybe another 40 point performance to advance.

They could've own the game because Holiday and Portis keeps on missing their shots even a close lay-up, Horford and Tatum makes a tight defense but the game changed because of Marcus Smart's mistake when he lost his handle. He should have just give the ball to Horford or Tatum but he forced to attack the paint.

That was a crazy game, better luck next game.

Watched the final moments in Youtube and the Celtics could've win it if they didn't made any mistakes in the final minutes of the game.
They are leading 6 with 2 mins remaining and Bucks made a 11-2 run to end the game and steal one on the road again.

Those 2 final possessions of the Celtics are the reason they lost. The execution is poor. Or maybe we can say that Holiday is the reason why they won because of his insane block and insane steal against Smart in those final 2 possessions. Whatever it is, the Bucks got the win and they have a chance to seal the deal on their home.

Now with the Celtics down 3-2 and Game 6 is at Bucks homecourt, they are in the brink of getting eliminated. The team who most of us are predicting to advance into the ECF might get eliminated.

[Hypnosis00]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

Bucks won 110-107, so the series is now on the Bucks favor 3-2.

Boston though has led almost the whole game but they have a melted in the last 3-4 minutes. And it looks like the Bucks are going to finished this series out at their home court the next game. It's going to be crazy at Fiserv and I'm expecting that Giannis will put another monster game, maybe another 40 point performance to advance.

They could've own the game because Holiday and Portis keeps on missing their shots even a close lay-up, Horford and Tatum makes a tight defense but the game changed because of Marcus Smart's mistake when he lost his handle. He should have just give the ball to Horford or Tatum but he forced to attack the paint.

That was a crazy game, better luck next game.

Watched the final moments in Youtube and the Celtics could've win it if they didn't made any mistakes in the final minutes of the game.
They are leading 6 with 2 mins remaining and Bucks made a 11-2 run to end the game and steal one on the road again.

Those 2 final possessions of the Celtics are the reason they lost. The execution is poor. Or maybe we can say that Holiday is the reason why they won because of his insane block and insane steal against Smart in those final 2 possessions. Whatever it is, the Bucks got the win and they have a chance to seal the deal on their home.

Now with the Celtics down 3-2 and Game 6 is at Bucks homecourt, they are in the brink of getting eliminated. The team who most of us are predicting to advance into the ECF might get eliminated.

Bucks gave them the dose of their own medicine. What happened in game 4 was exactly the same of what happened in game 5. Now that Bucks are leading already, I think they have a huge chance of winning the series, take note, Giannis is still unstoppable.

[Questat]

The Celtics is indeed interesting to watch each game because they have that capacity to dominate even the heavy teams in the league right now and make them struggle, even if they are defeated, they will surely bounce back in the next game and correct the mistakes they did to have a must win as they cannot afford to lose a straight 2 games.

Now that they are back in Boston, the Celtics now have a higher hand when it comes to advantages while the Bucks are still undermanned. Last game, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum exploded while stating that they are not easy to defeat despite being the underdog.

I completely agree.

However, I just think that the Bucks have way more experience and will likely outlast the Celtics when it comes to a 7-game series.

Yes, they have a lot of talent and will be scary for years to come etc. but I think that Giannis will just be too much for them to overcome despite all the advantages that they may have. Giannis is just on a different level.

Celtics needs someone to have a very good game in order for them to win, just like in game 4, Horford made a playoff career high, so the Celtics won. However, if they would struggle, it will be the Bucks who will win because Giannis showed consistency in every game and he can carry his team to a win.

I beg to differ, they don't need someone because their current line up is already lethal. They just need enough exposure to learn from their past mistakes. Al Horford made a statement last time that Giannis shouldn't have to do that, I'm sure Giannis regretted it because he was the reason why the Celtics center have gone berserk. The Bucks should be careful on how to do their game because the Celtics does really have a capacity to dominate other teams.

Al Horford was huge in game 4 but he was only limited in game 5 with 8 points, that's a big dropped of contribution compared to his last game's performance. once again, Ginnis showed his dominance, he scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but the hero of this game was Holiday, he had some clutch offense and defense on the dying seconds of the game.

[mirakal]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

[Japinat]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

It was smart trying to be smart in that game, but he wasn't actually smart and it cost the Celtics one game, a game that they have to win in order for them to take the lead. Now, the advantage is back on the Bucks as they can finish the series on their home court and be back in the ECF once again.

[CLS63]

In the last minutes of the 5th game of the series, the Bucks managed to beat their rival Celtics, with a 14-point comeback. Holiday's defense was excellent, especially on the last ball of the match. Thus, the Bucks had the chance to end the series in their own court by taking a 3-2 lead. The Celtics were practically absent in the last quarter of the game. My title contender was the Celtics, but I'm not so sure if they can come back from here.

[Maslate]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

It was smart trying to be smart in that game, but he wasn't actually smart and it cost the Celtics one game, a game that they have to win in order for them to take the lead. Now, the advantage is back on the Bucks as they can finish the series on their home court and be back in the ECF once again.

It was all his mistake in the crucial seconds of the game.

1st - he was blocked by Holiday
2nd - ball was stolen by Holiday.

That sequence made the Celtics loss the game, their effort are gone because they need to win 2 games to be the winner of the series, and it's tough because game 6 is on the Bucks home court.

[Distinctin]

The Boston Celtics are slowly gaining the lead. 47-38 Celtics as of I'm typing this.

Odds for the Milwaukee Bucks are now boosting to around @2.8 - @3. Handicap though still the same.

Damn, I was tempted. If I will observe more, I might didn't get that good odds. Better to decide right now and face the risk and consequences lol.

Bucks won 110-107, so the series is now on the Bucks favor 3-2.

Boston though has led almost the whole game but they have a melted in the last 3-4 minutes. And it looks like the Bucks are going to finished this series out at their home court the next game. It's going to be crazy at Fiserv and I'm expecting that Giannis will put another monster game, maybe another 40 point performance to advance.

They could've own the game because Holiday and Portis keeps on missing their shots even a close lay-up, Horford and Tatum makes a tight defense but the game changed because of Marcus Smart's mistake when he lost his handle. He should have just give the ball to Horford or Tatum but he forced to attack the paint.

That was a crazy game, better luck next game.

Watched the final moments in Youtube and the Celtics could've win it if they didn't made any mistakes in the final minutes of the game.
They are leading 6 with 2 mins remaining and Bucks made a 11-2 run to end the game and steal one on the road again.

Those 2 final possessions of the Celtics are the reason they lost. The execution is poor. Or maybe we can say that Holiday is the reason why they won because of his insane block and insane steal against Smart in those final 2 possessions. Whatever it is, the Bucks got the win and they have a chance to seal the deal on their home.

Now with the Celtics down 3-2 and Game 6 is at Bucks homecourt, they are in the brink of getting eliminated. The team who most of us are predicting to advance into the ECF might get eliminated.

Marcus should have realized already that he is been watched at all times because he will always get some ball even if he will pass it eventually, his mistakes was he was forcing to attack the paint even he knew that the chances that he cannot make it. Also, that time Al Horford and Jayson Tatum was open or rather vacant to receive a ball.

Yes, they might get eliminated on the next game on Milwaukee's ground.

[TravelMug]

This is going to be the biggest game for the Celtics, they could have the lead right now, if not for those crucial mistakes that allow the Bucks to get the win and be up 3-2.

As what Jaylen Brown said, "they gave it away".

So that defeat was frustrating for them, now they have to be in the road in a must win situation. It will really be on the shoulders of Jayson Tatum now.

[mirakal]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

It was smart trying to be smart in that game, but he wasn't actually smart and it cost the Celtics one game, a game that they have to win in order for them to take the lead. Now, the advantage is back on the Bucks as they can finish the series on their home court and be back in the ECF once again.

Yup, two important possession in the last minute have been gone to waste because of Marcus Smart. Nobody knows what's going on in the locker room after they lost that important game, now they are in a dangerous position as the Bucks only needs one game to win in-order to advance in the Semis. That game was so tight and crazy but the Bucks made it.

[Natalim]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

It was smart trying to be smart in that game, but he wasn't actually smart and it cost the Celtics one game, a game that they have to win in order for them to take the lead. Now, the advantage is back on the Bucks as they can finish the series on their home court and be back in the ECF once again.

Yup, two important possession in the last minute have been gone to waste because of Marcus Smart. Nobody knows what's going on in the locker room after they lost that important game, now they are in a dangerous position as the Bucks only needs one game to win in-order to advance in the Semis. That game was so tight and crazy but the Bucks made it.

Both teams made their mistake, it's just that Bucks were lucky in that game as although Giannis missed the last FT, they still grab the offensive rebound and not only that, they also score to lead the game by 1 point. This series is by far the most exciting to watch in the 2nd round, but I think it will end tomorrow.

[boltz]

Well , I still do see Celtics moving forward. How ? Simply keep Marcus on the bench in q3 and q4 and Celtics will march towards the finals. I'm afraid that Bucks dream of back 2 back championship might be over with Celtics and you can't blame Bucks for this they go out ...they need some trades , they need backup for Middletown and also all the players should level up their game when they see Giannis doing all those amazing things but in the end , it's simply up to Celtics if they will win or go out.

[Yamifoud]

Well , I still do see Celtics moving forward. How ? Simply keep Marcus on the bench in q3 and q4 and Celtics will march towards the finals. I'm afraid that Bucks dream of back 2 back championship might be over with Celtics and you can't blame Bucks for this they go out ...they need some trades , they need backup for Middletown and also all the players should level up their game when they see Giannis doing all those amazing things but in the end , it's simply up to Celtics if they will win or go out.

They will try to win the game, but the advantage is not on them anymore, Bucks have proven they can beat the Celtics on the road, so even if Celtics wins game 6, it's still not guaranteed that Celtics will win the next game at home. For me, I think Bucks will not waste time and give the Celtics another opportunity,no game 7 as the series will end in 6.

[carlisle1]

Well , I still do see Celtics moving forward. How ? Simply keep Marcus on the bench in q3 and q4 and Celtics will march towards the finals. I'm afraid that Bucks dream of back 2 back championship might be over with Celtics and you can't blame Bucks for this they go out ...they need some trades , they need backup for Middletown and also all the players should level up their game when they see Giannis doing all those amazing things but in the end , it's simply up to Celtics if they will win or go out.

They will try to win the game, but the advantage is not on them anymore, Bucks have proven they can beat the Celtics on the road, so even if Celtics wins game 6, it's still not guaranteed that Celtics will win the next game at home. For me, I think Bucks will not waste time and give the Celtics another opportunity,no game 7 as the series will end in 6.

Very crucial for the Bucks as Boston also proven that they can snatch a game on the road they need to secure the win or they will be risking

a final game 7, which will be a tough one for them. If they will not end this at home, Boston will make sure that they will be very careful playing

at home. The last game was an upset due to carelessness in Boston, but it will be different if they will have another shot playing at home for sure.

[Vaculin]

Well , I still do see Celtics moving forward. How ? Simply keep Marcus on the bench in q3 and q4 and Celtics will march towards the finals. I'm afraid that Bucks dream of back 2 back championship might be over with Celtics and you can't blame Bucks for this they go out ...they need some trades , they need backup for Middletown and also all the players should level up their game when they see Giannis doing all those amazing things but in the end , it's simply up to Celtics if they will win or go out.

They will try to win the game, but the advantage is not on them anymore, Bucks have proven they can beat the Celtics on the road, so even if Celtics wins game 6, it's still not guaranteed that Celtics will win the next game at home. For me, I think Bucks will not waste time and give the Celtics another opportunity,no game 7 as the series will end in 6.

Very crucial for the Bucks as Boston also proven that they can snatch a game on the road they need to secure the win or they will be risking

a final game 7, which will be a tough one for them. If they will not end this at home, Boston will make sure that they will be very careful playing

at home. The last game was an upset due to carelessness in Boston, but it will be different if they will have another shot playing at home for sure.

We never know, but as a bettor, we should bet on the team that we also like to cheer in the game. I will definitely not gonna miss this game as this could be the last game in the series, already made my bet, and I'm just also waiting to cash out my winnings in the series in case the series will end today.

BUCKS in 6, let's get it.

[Baofeng]

I also go with the Bucks in this game to finished the Celtics, Boston let the Bucks win the previous game when it was obvious that they it have in the bag. But costly errors and Bucks took advantage of it. And now that they are going to play at Fiserv, the Bucks are very much confident that there will be no game 7 in this series.

[Joca97]

I also go with the Bucks in this game to finished the Celtics, Boston let the Bucks win the previous game when it was obvious that they it have in the bag. But costly errors and Bucks took advantage of it. And now that they are going to play at Fiserv, the Bucks are very much confident that there will be no game 7 in this series.

Bucks are the favorites in this match for sure but last time Boston Celtics won in their away game against the Bucks. For Boston now its now or never to win honestly. Celtics can only win this match if Tatum plays well and their defence is at its best like it normaly was this season

[Kelvinid]

I also go with the Bucks in this game to finished the Celtics, Boston let the Bucks win the previous game when it was obvious that they it have in the bag. But costly errors and Bucks took advantage of it. And now that they are going to play at Fiserv, the Bucks are very much confident that there will be no game 7 in this series.

Bucks are the favorites in this match for sure but last time Boston Celtics won in their away game against the Bucks. For Boston now its now or never to win honestly. Celtics can only win this match if Tatum plays well and their defence is at its best like it normaly was this season

Well, the current series standing had told that the Bucks have a very close chance to win against the Celtics. Even Tatum will play well and hard, which indeed they are doing now, yet can't be enough. The defensive and offensive tactics that the Bucks have is very effective that stopping their opponent to score high, and they could still catch them before the game end.

[goinmerry]

Last game, Boston Celtics played well from their main scorers, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, up to their bench players and support players.

But even with that good performance and playing on their home crowd, they still blew their large lead and ended up losing. That's the mistake they did as returning to the Bucks arena, that will fuel up the Bucks more to now end the series.

I'm seeing the series will end tonight but who knows.

[Dave1]

Good game by the Celtics on the road, they allow Giannis to score 40+ points, but limited Holiday and I think he didn't score any points in the 3rd quarter and score only 3 points in the second half.

We are not tied 3-3 and going to a game 7 at Boston Garden. Chances of the Celtics to ruin Giannis is high although the Bucks won game 5 here.

[EastSound]

Good game by the Celtics on the road, they allow Giannis to score 40+ points, but limited Holiday and I think he didn't score any points in the 3rd quarter and score only 3 points in the second half.

We are not tied 3-3 and going to a game 7 at Boston Garden. Chances of the Celtics to ruin Giannis is high although the Bucks won game 5 here.

Only Giannis played well while his team played like they are in the G-league while Celtics played consistent and showing their defence is very solid, they always try to contest every shot made by the bucks.
If Jason will play like this in the next match, i dont see Bucks going to win in game 7.

[Yamifoud]

Good game by the Celtics on the road, they allow Giannis to score 40+ points, but limited Holiday and I think he didn't score any points in the 3rd quarter and score only 3 points in the second half.

We are not tied 3-3 and going to a game 7 at Boston Garden. Chances of the Celtics to ruin Giannis is high although the Bucks won game 5 here.

Only Giannis played well while his team played like they are in the G-league while Celtics played consistent and showing their defence is very solid, they always try to contest every shot made by the bucks.
If Jason will play like this in the next match, i dont see Bucks going to win in game 7.

Bucks will make an adjustment like they always do. in this series, only Giannis is the most consistent and I don't think Tatum would be able to drop the same number in game 7. Bucks maybe playing on the road, but they are also a tough team, I believe they can cover or probably win game 7. Home court advantage is for the Celtics, but as what we have witnessed in the past games, a small mistake could be costly to a team, so it's just a matter of what team will make the less mistake will win.

[Maslate]

Game 7 will be the next day and the current odds.

Bucks +5 / Total 207.5

I'm not sure with the Bucks +5 because Celtics usually cover the spread when they beat the Bucks.
However, I have a very good feeling that game 7 is a very physical game, so I'm going to bet on under 207.5, or probably even lower using the price ranges special.

[mirakal]

Marcus Smart shouldn't have sit down after that Block from Holiday and he even let that one to be stolen too from him once again. They should have let Tatum get the ball since he was the one that keeping them the leading. They let the Bucks to get the best of them especially on defense and they are nailed in the 90+ zone tbh.

Bolton Celtics is so lazy to recover those lose balls and instead he just hit the ball to get it outside. For me those last rebound during the Giannis missed free throw could be the game changer if they get it. They are always beaten by Bucks when the end game is crucial close game fight. Giannis is unstoppable to get points on those last final minutes but he can't still manage to perfect his free throw though. Bucks is just lucky to have a very strong rebound capability. 

That is where the experience pays off the most when it comes to crucial last minute game, almost all of them missed their shots including the Bucks. They are handed with many chances but they repeatedly blow it off especially that part when Giannis missed his free throw and on the last minute, Marcus Smart forced his way despite seeing Brown vacant.

It was smart trying to be smart in that game, but he wasn't actually smart and it cost the Celtics one game, a game that they have to win in order for them to take the lead. Now, the advantage is back on the Bucks as they can finish the series on their home court and be back in the ECF once again.

Yup, two important possession in the last minute have been gone to waste because of Marcus Smart. Nobody knows what's going on in the locker room after they lost that important game, now they are in a dangerous position as the Bucks only needs one game to win in-order to advance in the Semis. That game was so tight and crazy but the Bucks made it.

Both teams made their mistake, it's just that Bucks were lucky in that game as although Giannis missed the last FT, they still grab the offensive rebound and not only that, they also score to lead the game by 1 point. This series is by far the most exciting to watch in the 2nd round, but I think it will end tomorrow.

I have literally thought the same way too that the Milwaukee Bucks would indeed end the series earlier and move on their way to the WCF against the Miami Heat on the next round but we were wrong because the Boston Celtics managed to win and clinched on Game 6 to force their way on the Game 7 on Boston's advantage. What an interesting series to watch, a tight game indeed!

[CLS63]

I expect the Celtics to defeat the Bucks at home tonight since my championship favorite is them, but I don't think it's a wise choice to bet in favor of the Celtics at these odds. Perhaps higher odds can be placed in favor of the Celtics if the Bucks take the lead during the match.

[Distinctin]

I expect the Celtics to defeat the Bucks at home tonight since my championship favorite is them, but I don't think it's a wise choice to bet in favor of the Celtics at these odds. Perhaps higher odds can be placed in favor of the Celtics if the Bucks take the lead during the match.

In that case, you have to wait until the game starts and do live betting. Celtics is currently favored, so if they will not start good and they are down by maybe a double-digit, you might get a good ML odds, and since the Celtics are a good team, they can always come back and beat the Bucks.

That's just one of the best scenarios or situations if you are looking for good odds on ML or low point spread.
Just hope it will happen.

[goinmerry]

Home court advantage is for the Celtics, but as what we have witnessed in the past games, a small mistake could be costly to a team, so it's just a matter of what team will make the less mistake will win.

Actually, in this series, there's no such thing as homecourt advantage. Both teams already lose on their respective home courts and they aren't distracted even playing against the crowd. This is what we want to happen, a close series where we don't know who will win until we see the final result.

One mistake, it will cost them losing. One good opportunity, it will cost them winning. Generally, both teams need to minimize their mistakes and always take advantage of every possession.

Win or go Home next game, an intense match we want to witness.

[DukeNickle]

Celtics - Bucks might be even the most enjoyable series now in this round. Celtics made it to the seventh game against their tough opponent. The sixth game was just insane which is a fact that I must admit. We watched a lovely rivalry between Tatum and Giannis too. Tatum was really incredible about his three pointers which was a big help for getting the win. He scored 7 three pointers and got 46 points in total. Giannis' amazing effort by 44 points and 20 rebounds was still not enough for winning.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Celtics - Bucks might be even the most enjoyable series now in this round. Celtics made it to the seventh game against their tough opponent. The sixth game was just insane which is a fact that I must admit. We watched a lovely rivalry between Tatum and Giannis too. Tatum was really incredible about his three pointers which was a big help for getting the win. He scored 7 three pointers and got 46 points in total. Giannis' amazing effort by 44 points and 20 rebounds was still not enough for winning.

It's because there is no other player in the Bucks team to score and help Giannis so he is very tired and no gas late in the 4th quarter when they have a good rally and cut the lead to 4 points.

But I do agree that this series is very entertaining because of the swings in momentum in the game. One thing though is now the Celtics is favored to win the decider game 7.

[Joca97]

Celtics - Bucks might be even the most enjoyable series now in this round. Celtics made it to the seventh game against their tough opponent. The sixth game was just insane which is a fact that I must admit. We watched a lovely rivalry between Tatum and Giannis too. Tatum was really incredible about his three pointers which was a big help for getting the win. He scored 7 three pointers and got 46 points in total. Giannis' amazing effort by 44 points and 20 rebounds was still not enough for winning.

It's because there is no other player in the Bucks team to score and help Giannis so he is very tired and no gas late in the 4th quarter when they have a good rally and cut the lead to 4 points.

But I do agree that this series is very entertaining because of the swings in momentum in the game. One thing though is now the Celtics is favored to win the decider game 7.

I think we will see Celtics winning in this round they have showed too many times in this round between them and the Bucks that they are much better then them. If Tatum and the defence play again like last match Boston will go into next round for sure

[lulumiya]

This is one of the most amazing series now. I must admit that I was expecting to see Bucks beating Celtics in the sixth game but it didn't happen. Celtics showed an extraordinarily good performance which helped them stay in this fight for one more game. This must have increased the expectations from them too in the seventh game I mean. But we will see how much they will be eager in that one. I still think Bucks will eliminate them.

[harizen]

I think we will see Celtics winning in this round they have showed too many times in this round between them and the Bucks that they are much better then them. If Tatum and the defence play again like last match Boston will go into next round for sure

What do you mean Celtics showed too many times in this round? If that's the thing here then the series won't go into a 3-3.

Both of these teams played well and I'm sure you as a sports tipster for a long should understand that it's hard to predict who will win. The only basis for most bettors is betting on their own preferences maybe as a fan or being one-sided or popularity-based.

I'm an NBA enthusiast for over 2 decades now but can't give my wild prediction regarding this match. That's how tough to predict their series.

[Harkorede]

I think we will see Celtics winning in this round they have showed too many times in this round between them and the Bucks that they are much better then them. If Tatum and the defence play again like last match Boston will go into next round for sure

What do you mean Celtics showed too many times in this round? If that's the thing here then the series won't go into a 3-3.

Both of these teams played well and I'm sure you as a sports tipster for a long should understand that it's hard to predict who will win. The only basis for most bettors is betting on their own preferences maybe as a fan or being one-sided or popularity-based.

I'm an NBA enthusiast for over 2 decades now but can't give my wild prediction regarding this match. That's how tough to predict their series.

I agree with Harizen, if there's is anything about this series, it simply that it's unpredictable, both teams have shown that they're capable of winning on the road, and it's been one team being brilliant for one game the mext almost completely takes over the next, I'd say there is too much work load on Jrue Holiday and Giannis because those two have been the main source of all Bucks offense, it probably would have of great advantage for Bucks if there was Kris Middleton to count on too.

For Bucks to win game 7, I think they'd really need to make sure that the Celtics are getting easy and almost effortless 3s, Bucks have been doing a great job defending the paint but they need to close out on the number of 3s conceded because  that have been the reason they at least two games in this series.

[Japinat]

I think we will see Celtics winning in this round they have showed too many times in this round between them and the Bucks that they are much better then them. If Tatum and the defence play again like last match Boston will go into next round for sure

What do you mean Celtics showed too many times in this round? If that's the thing here then the series won't go into a 3-3.

Both of these teams played well and I'm sure you as a sports tipster for a long should understand that it's hard to predict who will win. The only basis for most bettors is betting on their own preferences maybe as a fan or being one-sided or popularity-based.

I'm an NBA enthusiast for over 2 decades now but can't give my wild prediction regarding this match. That's how tough to predict their series.

I agree with Harizen, if there's is anything about this series, it simply that it's unpredictable, both teams have shown that they're capable of winning on the road, and it's been one team being brilliant for one game the mext almost completely takes over the next, I'd say there is too much work load on Jrue Holiday and Giannis because those two have been the main source of all Bucks offense, it probably would have of great advantage for Bucks if there was Kris Middleton to count on too.

For Bucks to win game 7, I think they'd really need to make sure that the Celtics are getting easy and almost effortless 3s, Bucks have been doing a great job defending the paint but they need to close out on the number of 3s conceded because  that have been the reason they at least two games in this series.

They cannot rely on Giannis and Holiday only, they have a lots of players who can score and defend at the same time. Brook Lopez, for instance, is a good offensive player as well, Bucks could go big and dominate the paint, that's what they should do because the Celtics will just have to rely on their outside shooting, so if Celtics are not shooting well, Bucks will benefit from it.

[Yogee]

Congrats to the Celtics for moving to the East Finals. I got what I wanted but I have to give huge respect for Giannis in this series. Marcus Smart really gave him a hard time in this game so credit goes to him too. I just wished Celtics didn't get complacent even if they were already leading by 20 points with five minutes remaining. There were too many three-point shots.

[DukeNickle]

Celtics - Bucks might be even the most enjoyable series now in this round. Celtics made it to the seventh game against their tough opponent. The sixth game was just insane which is a fact that I must admit. We watched a lovely rivalry between Tatum and Giannis too. Tatum was really incredible about his three pointers which was a big help for getting the win. He scored 7 three pointers and got 46 points in total. Giannis' amazing effort by 44 points and 20 rebounds was still not enough for winning.

It's because there is no other player in the Bucks team to score and help Giannis so he is very tired and no gas late in the 4th quarter when they have a good rally and cut the lead to 4 points.

But I do agree that this series is very entertaining because of the swings in momentum in the game. One thing though is now the Celtics is favored to win the decider game 7.

I think we will see Celtics winning in this round they have showed too many times in this round between them and the Bucks that they are much better then them. If Tatum and the defence play again like last match Boston will go into next round for sure

Celtics really made it to next round tonight. They opened a big gap with Bucks before the beginning of the last quarter already. And in the last quarter, Celtics put on a greater show too. They were just unstoppable and Bucks were already out of the game hopelessly. Congratulations to Celtics for reaching the conference finals. I think that they are going to be the favourite against Heat too.

[chaser15]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

[Coin_trader]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Celtics starting players show an impressive shooting accuracy and all of them is contributing in all aspects of the game. Even Jayson Tatum is not scoring the majority of there points since his team mates can do the rest unlike Bucks which Giannis and Holiday making points contribution. Giannis has 20 rebound which is x2 of Brook Lopez rebound. Giannis is carrying too much burden on this game that's why Celtics use it against Bucks to finally take down this one man team that focus to Giannis. Celtics has a lot of versatile player and this game was Celtics lucky match because they stop Giannis while the rest of the team has a good FG.

[harizen]

Celtics starting players show an impressive shooting accuracy and all of them is contributing in all aspects of the game. Even Jayson Tatum is not scoring the majority of there points since his team mates can do the rest unlike Bucks which Giannis and Holiday making points contribution. Giannis has 20 rebound which is x2 of Brook Lopez rebound. Giannis is carrying too much burden on this game that's why Celtics use it against Bucks to finally take down this one man team that focus to Giannis. Celtics has a lot of versatile player and this game was Celtics lucky match because they stop Giannis while the rest of the team has a good FG.

Grant Williams becomes the star of the night. He is red-hot at the 3-point area. The same goes with Payton Pritchard which I pointed out before way back the Celtics vs Nets that he's one of the keys to why Boston Celtics are on-fire that series.

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

If these 2 will be consistent in their upcoming series against the Miami Heat, expect that the Celtics might get their revenge on their bitter loss last 2020 Eastern Conference Finals where the Heat won 4-2.

[crzy]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

That's true, a lot of surprises on this conference and seriously I'm shock not to see Bucks in the Finals since they are the defending champion but still they did a great job and Giannis really deserve a great recognition. Miami vs Celtics on the other hand I think, Miami has the advantage here because they played well as a team plus they have the good rest going into the finals, this can be a big challenge for Celtics to beat Miami.

[Oasisman]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

[freedomgo]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

If Bucks have their 2nd scorer Middleton, I would be happy to believe that they are really a good team than the Bucks. Now, they will be tested because they are going to face the Miami Heat who have a complete and healthy roster.

I hope Kyle is going to play in the series, as per report, he is unlikely to play in game 1.

https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/5/15/23074002/kyle-lowry-miami-heat-hamstring-practice-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-injury

[Yamifoud]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

If Bucks have their 2nd scorer Middleton, I would be happy to believe that they are really a good team than the Bucks. Now, they will be tested because they are going to face the Miami Heat who have a complete and healthy roster.

I hope Kyle is going to play in the series, as per report, he is unlikely to play in game 1.

https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/5/15/23074002/kyle-lowry-miami-heat-hamstring-practice-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-injury

There are no excuses, same with Bucks last season, they only won because Nets missed Kyrie Irving due to injury, now they don't have Middleton ,they already feel how is it without a player that they can also rely on as a secondary scorer. Celtics worked hard to earn success, and now they are back in the ECF after many seasons, let's see if they'll go to the Finals.

[Taskford]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

If Bucks have their 2nd scorer Middleton, I would be happy to believe that they are really a good team than the Bucks. Now, they will be tested because they are going to face the Miami Heat who have a complete and healthy roster.

I hope Kyle is going to play in the series, as per report, he is unlikely to play in game 1.

https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/5/15/23074002/kyle-lowry-miami-heat-hamstring-practice-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-injury

There are no excuses, same with Bucks last season, they only won because Nets missed Kyrie Irving due to injury, now they don't have Middleton ,they already feel how is it without a player that they can also rely on as a secondary scorer. Celtics worked hard to earn success, and now they are back in the ECF after many seasons, let's see if they'll go to the Finals.

That's the biggest lacking to them and the absence of Middleton gives them huge problem. Also we see how the Celtics perform well and we can see them as perfect balance team. Tatum improves so well plus they have solid defender so I guess their opponent will get a problem on next series.

[LogitechMouse]

The whole series is very entertaining .

Many expected that the Bucks will win already because they stole Game 5 on the road and Game 6 will be held on their homecourt so there's a bit of an advantage there but the Celtics proved them wrong and won the next 2 games to win the series. My prediction is correct as well and the total games they will be playing which is 7 (just happy).

Since this series is over already, the OP will make another thread regarding the Heat-Celtics match-up and lock this thread . Congratulations to the Celtics as well.

[freedomgo]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

If Bucks have their 2nd scorer Middleton, I would be happy to believe that they are really a good team than the Bucks. Now, they will be tested because they are going to face the Miami Heat who have a complete and healthy roster.

I hope Kyle is going to play in the series, as per report, he is unlikely to play in game 1.

https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/5/15/23074002/kyle-lowry-miami-heat-hamstring-practice-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-injury

There are no excuses, same with Bucks last season, they only won because Nets missed Kyrie Irving due to injury, now they don't have Middleton ,they already feel how is it without a player that they can also rely on as a secondary scorer. Celtics worked hard to earn success, and now they are back in the ECF after many seasons, let's see if they'll go to the Finals.

That's the biggest lacking to them and the absence of Middleton gives them huge problem. Also we see how the Celtics perform well and we can see them as perfect balance team. Tatum improves so well plus they have solid defender so I guess their opponent will get a problem on next series.

It wasn't felt during the first round as Bucks have dominated the Chicago Bulls. However, things were different during the Semi Finals because Bucks are struggling to win although they were able to make it a 7 games series, and in the last game, Celtics just showed that they can dominate the defending champ if they will not make a lot of mistakes, especially turnovers.

[Viscore]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Giannis has always been doing his best in all his games, but i guess today's season is not really for his team. Bucks wilted and made bad moves, and end up defeated by the Celtics. I guess many have expected that Bucks will win this game, and that Celtics are the heavy underdog. But oh, it turned out that the prophecy of Celtics' coach made into reality, and that they end up the game sweeter than in their previous games.

[freedomgo]

~snip~

These 2 Celtics players are not consistent but if they were able to activate their best, they are big contributors to the Celtics without putting too much effort into their key scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

We don't really expect some role players to become consistent especially when there is 2 superstars in a team. Brown and Tatum should always be the most consistent all the time, while these other two should be consistent with their role not only with the scoring coz that is what their function to a team.

4 for games for the Celtics and they'll finally reach the Finals. What a run for them beating top caliber teams including the defending champs. Way to go!

If Bucks have their 2nd scorer Middleton, I would be happy to believe that they are really a good team than the Bucks. Now, they will be tested because they are going to face the Miami Heat who have a complete and healthy roster.

I hope Kyle is going to play in the series, as per report, he is unlikely to play in game 1.

https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/5/15/23074002/kyle-lowry-miami-heat-hamstring-practice-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-injury

There are no excuses, same with Bucks last season, they only won because Nets missed Kyrie Irving due to injury, now they don't have Middleton ,they already feel how is it without a player that they can also rely on as a secondary scorer. Celtics worked hard to earn success, and now they are back in the ECF after many seasons, let's see if they'll go to the Finals.

We could go for some other discussion about that because I still believe that the Bucks can definitely defeat the Nets even if Kyrie have played that time. But anyway, I got your point because in reality we haven't saw these teams playing each other with the same intensity and both healthy.

We still ought to give the Boston Celtics some credits for taking down heavy teams in the league, they surely adjusted well.

[Kelvinid]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Giannis has always been doing his best in all his games, but i guess today's season is not really for his team. Bucks wilted and made bad moves, and end up defeated by the Celtics. I guess many have expected that Bucks will win this game, and that Celtics are the heavy underdog. But oh, it turned out that the prophecy of Celtics' coach made into reality, and that they end up the game sweeter than in their previous games.

Bucks were able to give a good fight on the Celtics despite missing Middleton, so even if they lose, it's not really that bad because they tried their best to be in the conference finals.  Giannis is the best player of the Bucks, but no enough support from his teammates, against the Celtics team where everyone makes a great contribution.

[wheelz1200]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Giannis has always been doing his best in all his games, but i guess today's season is not really for his team. Bucks wilted and made bad moves, and end up defeated by the Celtics. I guess many have expected that Bucks will win this game, and that Celtics are the heavy underdog. But oh, it turned out that the prophecy of Celtics' coach made into reality, and that they end up the game sweeter than in their previous games.

Bucks were able to give a good fight on the Celtics despite missing Middleton, so even if they lose, it's not really that bad because they tried their best to be in the conference finals.  Giannis is the best player of the Bucks, but no enough support from his teammates, against the Celtics team where everyone makes a great contribution.

Yeah Middleton would have definitely changed the series.  Too much on giannis to lift the heavy bag by himself.  Jrue is good, real good but not enough to spell giannis on a down game or 2.  Boston surprised me and taytum is top 10 in the league, possibly top 5 right now.  Dude is unbelievable.

[Russlenat]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Giannis has always been doing his best in all his games, but i guess today's season is not really for his team. Bucks wilted and made bad moves, and end up defeated by the Celtics. I guess many have expected that Bucks will win this game, and that Celtics are the heavy underdog. But oh, it turned out that the prophecy of Celtics' coach made into reality, and that they end up the game sweeter than in their previous games.

Bucks were able to give a good fight on the Celtics despite missing Middleton, so even if they lose, it's not really that bad because they tried their best to be in the conference finals.  Giannis is the best player of the Bucks, but no enough support from his teammates, against the Celtics team where everyone makes a great contribution.

Yeah Middleton would have definitely changed the series.  Too much on giannis to lift the heavy bag by himself.  Jrue is good, real good but not enough to spell giannis on a down game or 2.  Boston surprised me and taytum is top 10 in the league, possibly top 5 right now.  Dude is unbelievable.

It was Grant Williams who played impressively all of a sudden, that was surely a big help for the team so that Tatum can focus well on defending Giannis and can go for an offense anytime as they also have Jaylen Brown waiting.

I also thought that Middleton will be forced to play on the Game 7, he was rumored to play though but it didn't happen. Also, I don't think he can be a big help for now because of his condition. He should recover well this summer so that they will have a fresh start again next season.

[Distinctin]

Boston Celtics now finally end the series. I don't know what happened to Milwaukee Bucks.

Still, this series is hard to predict at the start as both teams are doing well. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Salute to Giannis. He did his best. Milwaukee Bucks will come strong next season.

Giannis has always been doing his best in all his games, but i guess today's season is not really for his team. Bucks wilted and made bad moves, and end up defeated by the Celtics. I guess many have expected that Bucks will win this game, and that Celtics are the heavy underdog. But oh, it turned out that the prophecy of Celtics' coach made into reality, and that they end up the game sweeter than in their previous games.

Bucks were able to give a good fight on the Celtics despite missing Middleton, so even if they lose, it's not really that bad because they tried their best to be in the conference finals.  Giannis is the best player of the Bucks, but no enough support from his teammates, against the Celtics team where everyone makes a great contribution.

Yeah Middleton would have definitely changed the series.  Too much on giannis to lift the heavy bag by himself.  Jrue is good, real good but not enough to spell giannis on a down game or 2.  Boston surprised me and taytum is top 10 in the league, possibly top 5 right now.  Dude is unbelievable.

It was Grant Williams who played impressively all of a sudden, that was surely a big help for the team so that Tatum can focus well on defending Giannis and can go for an offense anytime as they also have Jaylen Brown waiting.

I also thought that Middleton will be forced to play on the Game 7, he was rumored to play though but it didn't happen. Also, I don't think he can be a big help for now because of his condition. He should recover well this summer so that they will have a fresh start again next season.

The Milwaukee Bucks really don't saw this coming upon them, I know they are confident on their skills and they're right about that. It's just they need more consistency because any team like the Boston Celtics will just find that weakness and use that as their advantage especially this series that they are undermanned unlike the latter who have a healthy team. Well, they still have a chance to be more better next season so they gotta prepare this summer for that.

Congratulations again for the Boston Celtics, what a hell of a series we had witnessed! For now, I'm gonna lock this topic.