Prediction
It’s a shame that heading into this series both teams aren’t 100 percent healthy. There are questions regarding Robert Williams for the Boston Celtics and then the unfortunate news that Khris Middleton will miss the series for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Still, I firmly expect this to be one of the most entertaining series in this playoffs. It could end up being the most highly contested series in the second round, too. But, with the injury to Middleton, I don’t believe that the Bucks have enough to keep up with the Celtics.
Boston has an elite defense that requires an offense to have a multitude of weapons. Giannis will get his and even if Jrue Holiday has a monster series, there’s a chance that it won’t be enough.
The Celtics are too hot, too talented, and too good on defense for the wounded defending champions.
Celtics in 6