MILWAUKEE -- When every possession matters in the NBA playoffs, there is nothing more valuable to an NBA offense than efficiency. Maximizing opportunities can turn close games into big leads in a hurry and that’s exactly what happened in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the Celtics rolled out 18-3 and 32-9 runs in each half to send the Bucks defense reeling. The C's sought out mismatches, play to their strengths and put the NBA on notice with one of their best wins of the season.
A lot of the attention has understandably been on Kyrie Irving and Al Horford after their huge performances but one other guy has fallen under the radar a bit this postseason, at least when it comes to his offensive effort. Jaylen Brown scored 19 points in a Game 1 win, including a highlight reel dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo that had the basketball world buzzing
JAYLEN ? pic.twitter.com/25TLcHEjmf
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) April 28, 2019
When Jaylen doesn't hesitate and steps confidently into his jumper like this I swear he shoots 96% pic.twitter.com/LYM9bQX2uC
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) April 28, 2019
Get em Juice pic.twitter.com/zcZu2bAUrK
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) April 28, 2019