Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 3 big questions and a prediction

Will Jayson Tatum outshine Giannis Antetokounmpo?

In what quickly became a surprising twist of events, Jayson Tatum quickly emerged as the best player in a series that featured Kevin Durant. Yea, pretty surprising considering the season Durant has had.

Nevertheless, can Tatum carry the momentum from his performance – on both sides of the court – in the team’s first-round sweep of the Brooklyn Nets into the conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks?

If Tatum can outshine Giannis, this series is going to be shorter than people expect. And there’s a possibility that it actually happens. Boston has the stingiest defense in the league, one that could create problem after problem for the defending champs. Even more so without Khris Middleton.

If Giannis isn’t head and shoulders visibly the best player in this series, this is going to be a long couple of weeks for the Bucks.