Celtics vs Bucks 2nd round Series.

[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.