Eastern Conference | Round 2 | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Milwaukee Bucks (TIED 3-3)

[Madhouse]

They need Middleton. Giannis was awesome, like incredible, and they lose by 13? I don’t think he can give any more than he just did.


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needs to shoot 60% like in game 5. Otherwise they don't have enough offensively.

[JujitsuFlip]

Well, there's the next game 7.

[ky_23]

This Tatum performance has always been the key for this series. I mean 46 is absurd but one of Brown and Tatum has to step up to win any game. This is where Celtics seperate from the Bucks. Bucks dont have enough decent players to create his own shot or dribble to take advantage from defense especially with Middleton being out. Other than Tatum and Brown, there are smart, white and even Pritchard to shoot 3s or dribble to make plays. Normally, this series should not even have gone to game six with the abundance on offense that Celtics have compared to Bucks do. We knew this series was gonna be the battle of defenses and in this type of series, you need players that charge on the weaknesses of defense and dont need ball to move to score. Tatum and Brown's inconsistent performances led this series here.
Same thing for the Bucks for years. Since they lost brogdon, they dont have a decent 4th player to make smart plays and direct the ball (bud trying to use Hill there but i am just gonna ignore it). Since Giannis is not like a playmaker and more like a charge on defense draw faul or pass, they only have Khris and Jrue to make plays and create their own shots and that really hurts their offense for years. You need different variations to take advantage from defenses like Boston's. Similar thing happened against Toronto back in 2019 and 2020 Miami. Also, Brook has been a massive liability in this series and i think they might have to think to reduce his role for next season since he is not a major part of the defense anymore especially in playoffs and cant hit threes nor use his size on offense and that makes him difficult to hold on the court.
Rooting for the Bucks but i am not sure i really want to see this Bucks team trying to run offense against Miami and and up with Jrue iso plays even if khris comes back.

[Fantaxp7]

Because they kept letting him take 4 steps every drive to the rim.

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Lolol. You won but that isn't enough. You have to win despite some grand conspiracy where the refs protect Giannis.

Do you watch NBA basketball?

Strange these dudes aren't rushing to post the 5 step spin move and one that Tatum got eh?

Just accept Giannis gets a magic whistle.

We won. But also Giannis gets these absurd type non calls

[ChiCitySPORTS#1]

I don’t see Bucks winning game 7. Giannis will show up, but you can’t depend on anyone else. The Celtics whole roster will be fired up at home

[Coach Carter]

Whoever comes out of this series, is smoking the rest.

[Doranku]

Friday the 13th Game

Jayson Voorhees

[Fantaxp7]

Friday the 13th Game

Jayson Voorhees

Tatum Voorhees.

Lame pun. Had a drink or two.

[Diop]

This series deserved 7 games, great to watch

[robbie84]

Simply insane. That was great experience for D Rose too but he wasn't the man in that series. The teams were not evenly matched either, the Celtics were much better and more seasoned, with the Bulls having younger raw talent, but it was just the FIGHT both teams had. It says something that it was the most fun I had as a Bulls fan watching a series (although nothing was more fun than the Bulls sweep of the Piston's in 91) and they lost says something. They weren't supposed to compete and it was really the best signs of life from a team we had seen since the Dynasty. Being able just to watch that grind was absolutely insane. In Chicago we had some ugly years, not just in Bball, and to have that series and the Blackhawks emerging as young teams it was insane. Hawks one night and the Bulls the next.

Garnett was injured that year FYI, wasn't sure if you remembered.
But yeah, that was an epic series.

I got the chance to go to all 7 games of the 2012 ECF between the Heat and the Celtics with seats within 5 rows from the court for every game..and it was a 7 game series too.
That 2009 Bulls/Celtics series is a close second for me as far as GOAT playoff series as a Celtics fan.
It took some of the sting out of losing KG and the championship we probably would've won with him.

I know your avatar and I know you would remember. Yes I do know KG was out. That’s a big reason why it was what it was too because the Celtics were clearly better, but the handicap and the luck made it a great series.

That’s crazy seeing all seven games, were you working for the team or just that intense of a fan? That’s amazing either way. I think the thing about that 09 series was that every game was so closely contested and that happening was so unexpected.

Just a die hard fan and knew it was last time I'd see Pierce/KG/Ray/Rondo go that deep so decided to splurge.

[soxfan2003]

In first quarter, I thought Bucks would win this game even after Celtics started off with the lead. Giannis hitting 3's and free throws was not a good sign and some of the defense on Giannis drives was not as good as I would like. if you are near him, have to help setup the wall, otherwise he gets a great look nearly every time.

Pat Connaughton has really stepped up for Milwaukee. If Middleton doesn't play, i hope Bucks don't increase Connaughton's role.

[ky_23]

This Tatum performance has always been the key for this series. I mean 46 is absurd but one of Brown and Tatum has to step up to win any game. This is where Celtics seperate from the Bucks. Bucks dont have enough decent players to create his own shot or dribble to take advantage from defense especially with Middleton being out. Other than Tatum and Brown, there are smart, white and even Pritchard to shoot 3s or dribble to make plays. Normally, this series should not even have gone to game six with the abundance on offense that Celtics have compared to Bucks do. We knew this series was gonna be the battle of defenses and in this type of series, you need players that charge on the weaknesses of defense and dont need ball to move to score. Tatum and Brown's inconsistent performances led this series here.
Same thing for the Bucks for years. Since they lost brogdon, they dont have a decent 4th player to make smart plays and direct the ball (bud trying to use Hill there but i am just gonna ignore it). Since Giannis is not like a playmaker and more like a charge on defense draw faul or pass, they only have Khris and Jrue to make plays and create their own shots and that really hurts their offense for years. You need different variations to take advantage from defenses like Boston's. Similar thing happened against Toronto back in 2019 and 2020 Miami. Also, Brook has been a massive liability in this series and i think they might have to think to reduce his role for next season since he is not a major part of the defense anymore especially in playoffs and cant hit threes nor use his size on offense and that makes him difficult to hold on the court.
Rooting for the Bucks but i am not sure i really want to see this Bucks team trying to run offense against Miami and end up with Jrue iso plays even if khris comes back.

[GotDaSauce]

I remember being happy Boston took Tatum because I wanted Josh Jackson to drop to the Suns. I figured Tatum would basically just become another TJ Warren.

I know the jury is still out, but I'm starting to think I may have been wrong on that one.

[Kobe187]

Put muh boy IBlocka in tha game forthwith!

Need the elbows next game, we want IBlocka!! Great defender, no idea why he’s not seeing limited minutes, would’ve made the Celtics think twice before driving.

[HiDef]

a lot of these games have been back and forth with who looks fresh and who's gasping for air. game 7 where they leave it all on the floor will be fun.

[Dan Z]

I know refs rarely call travels, but this one made me laugh.

EDIT: The second video.

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[Kobe187]

The Celtics collectively as a team have more talent, Giannis is head and shoulders the best player in the series but he can’t do it all by himself, Holiday is solid but isn’t a scorer and being pushed as the #2 option is likely asking too much, missing Middleton really hurts the Bucks, but knocking of the Champs won’t be easy, game 7 should be a doozy!

[Froob]

Is Ibaka cooked? Keep forgetting he’s even on the Bucks.

[ABucksFan]

I actually am quite ok with whatever happens on Sunday. No need to get worked up. Win or lose was fun. We need to fire Bud though, even if we win another chip he needs to go. Still much untapped potential in this group

[Bucksmaniac]

PSA/serious question to bucks fans why has George hill been getting playing time.

Honestly not trolling seriously curious he’s been downright horrific and killing you guys on both ends. Javon was quietly playing great too.

That’s the hot topic on our board right now, I wish I could explain it and somehow relay to Bud it’s a stupid thought process.