Match Preview: Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks
The Boston Celtics will face the Milwaukee Bucks on 1st May 2022 to kickstart the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Boston finished the regular season as the 2nd seed in the East, while the Bucks were the 3rd seed in the East following the end of the regular season.
The Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in the 1st round of the playoffs, while the Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls in a series that went to just 5 games.
Injury Report:
Bucks:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | PG | Fri, Apr 29 | Abdomen | Expected to be out until at least May 3 |
| Khris Middleton | SF | Thu, Apr 28 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least May 20 |
Boston:
- None
Players to watch out for in Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Bucks
In the absence of Khris Middleton who is out due to an injury, the whole offensive load will be on Giannis. He will look to dominate the series from the start, as his physicality will be tough to handle for the Celtics.
- Jayson Tatum – Celtics
Tatum is slowly transforming himself into a superstar. He has been playing like a top 5 player for the majority of the season, and he’ll like to continue it against the defending champions.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
Boston is playing at home, and that gives them a huge advantage to win the 1st game of the series and assert a lead over the Milwaukee Bucks who are without their 2nd best player.
Prediction:
- Boston Celtics to win the game.
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