Barring a miracle, it seems the Milwaukee Bucks will have home court advantage throughout the post-season. With a record of 54-21, they are atop the Standings as of this date.
The Celtics have battled Milwaukee twice this season, are are 1-1 against each other. Boston's win came at TD Garden with The Green having a full crew on board. The Bucks were without Kris Middleton.The Celtics shot very well - 59% from the field and 49% on 3-pointers. The Jay Team combined for 70 points with very-accurate shooting.
Boston's overtime loss occurred on the road in Milwaukee, with a final score of 131-1254. They were without four starters, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Al Horford. Milwaukee had a full roster, including Middleton. The Celtics' shooting was mediocre, at best, hitting 46% on from the field and 34% on treys.
The two Eastern powerhouses meet for the third matchup this Thursday in Milwaukee. A Celtics win on foreign turf would be a confidence-builder for the Green. But right now, their win at home on Christmas and close loss in OT away from home with four starters missing-in-action might bode well for a team looking to hoist Banner 18.
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