After two one-sided blowouts in Games 1 and 2, the Bucks snuck by the Celtics, 103-101, in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
The Celtics held a one-point lead with a little over a minute left in the game.
After getting fouled on the last play, Marcus Smart made one free throw and then intentionally missed the second, setting off a wild sequence.
The Celtics were glad to see young star Jaylen Brown string together two strong consecutive games after a dud in Game 1.
He took an elbow to the head from Bobby Portis and could still be dealing from the meniscus injury he suffered at the end of the regular season.
Perhaps there could be some positive regression, but I’m counting on these two teams to continue their defensive intensity.
With Antetokounmpo’s huge game in Game 3, I can see the Celtics’ game plan being more aggressive with double teams on him in Game 4.
Khris Middleton is still out with a left knee injury, and his presence has been sorely missed.