Final: Celtics 113, Bucks 107 - C's start slow but ride big third quarter to win

BOSTON CELTICS (8-2) at MILWAUKEE BUCKS (2-7)

Fiserv Forum, 3:30 p.m. - NBCS Boston

Line: Boston -5.5

INJURIES

Boston: Kristaps Porzingis (OUT, ankle), Jaden Springer (OUT, knee)

Milwaukee: Khris Middleton (OUT, ankle), Gary Trent, Jr (OUT, back)

THINGS I’M LOOKING FOR

1. Better start: The return of Brown might make for a little better start for Boston. The double-big lineup is out, a dynamic All-NBA-level wing is in. The Celtics have started slow the last two games, so a hot start will be good for them.

2. Keep pressure on Milwaukee: Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated with his team’s inconsistent play. He said this after getting blown out by New York Friday night:

"We came to New York after playing great last night. Then we come here and lose by 30. Are we O.K. with not competing? I'm not O.K. with that s---. We've got Boston in two days. We don't compete, we're going to lose by 30. Simple as that."

Let’s see that put to the test. Keep the pressure on them and see if they pack it in. 

3. More Tatum in the corner: I called for this after the Brooklyn win. He was 5-5 in the corner and he should get more looks, especially with Brown back. Let Jaylen run some of those pick-and-rolls and let’s see Tatum get some catch-and-shoot chances. 

Follow along with my thoughts as the game goes on. They’ll show up below and in the comments section, so hop in and share your opinion as well.