What we learned after watching the Celtics-Bucks showdown for the second time on Friday:
1. This was Kemba Walker’s best game as a Celtic: It may not have been his season-high in points and the fact that the C’s wasted this performance in a loss will likely fade it from memory for most people, but it shouldn’t take away from its brilliance. Walker was masterful for the final three quarters, using his change of pace routinely to find openings in the Bucks' defense. He was 10-of-12 inside the arc despite facing a heavy collection of shot blockers amid the NBA’s best rim defense and that is exactly what the Celtics are going to need from him to have a chance in the postseason against Milwaukee.
Kemba with the no l?k layup pic.twitter.com/NZVtyyfpcd
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 17, 2020
Looks like Tatum bumped knees pic.twitter.com/EF6oyR0KAE
— Max Carlin (@maxacarlin) January 17, 2020
Too easy for The Greek Freak ?#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/XRwQlFxXJ7
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 17, 2020
Still leading the NBA in 3PT%...
GEORGE. HILL. pic.twitter.com/b5LmpXygak
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 17, 2020
Not at all surprised to see Daniel Theis have 20 screen assist points last night.
The Celtics worked this PnR/DHO slip and seal play multiple times. pic.twitter.com/oR4AUsZocw
— Dean Maniatt (@AllTheBucks) January 17, 2020