Taking a closer look at why the Boston Celtics might have the slight edge over the Milwaukee Bucks heading into the second round of the NBA Playoffs
With both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics breezing past the first round of the playoffs, it’s all set for an epic showdown between the two in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Will it be the well-oiled machine who have proven themselves time and time and again during the season or will it be the team that has made their mark in high leverage games and are, what many consider to be, built for the playoffs?
Come playoff time, this has been a common debate historically and has gone both ways.
The Bucks have been the best team in the league with a record of 60-22 and are elite on both ends of the floor. Their offensive rating of 113.5 (4th in the NBA) and a defensive rating of 104.9 (1st in the NBA) ensures that they keep their foot on the gas peddle for the entire 48 minutes. With a dominant force like Giannis Antetokounmpo leading them in front, expectations are high for the Bucks this postseason.
On the other hand, the Celtics have had a rocky season marked by inconsistency and controversy. Even though they’ve played decent basketball in stretches, it’s safe to say they have not lived up to expectations. Despite this, the Celtics have a slight edge in a 7-game playoff series.
Here’s why.