Final: Bucks 104, Celtics 91 - Bucks shoot their way to win over Boston

BOSTON CELTICS at MILWAUKEE BUCKS

7:30 p.m. - TNT 

Line: Milwaukee -3.5

INJURIES

Boston: Kristaps Porzingis (OUT, hamstring), Al Horford (OUT, toe)

Milwaukee: Giannis Antetokounmpo (PROBABLE, hamstring), Patrick Beverly (PROBABLE, ankle), Damian Lillard (PROBABLE, hip), Khris Middleton (PROBABLE, quad)

LAST TIME

Celtics 122, Milwaukee 119 - March 20

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White came out hot while the Celtics' defense kept Lillard in check in the first quarter, leading to an early five-point lead. Payton Pritchard took control to start the second quarter and push the lead up to 18, but Lillard got going and the lead was 13 at the half. Milwaukee came out hot to start the third but Boston stayed the course and answered strong, getting the lead up to 21 at one point. The Bucks dominated most of the fourth quarter and got the game down to one possession, but Tatum got a couple of big buckets and the Celtics were able to close it out. 

THINGS I’M LOOKING FOR

1. Practice: Without Horford or Porzingis, I’m looking at a lot of small lineups and zone defense. The Celtics can get some reps, especially the zone, to try to refine things ahead of the playoffs. 

2. Bench contributions: I don’t know how the minutes will be distributed, but I think there will be plenty of minutes for the bench again. It’s a TNT game, so let’s get those “stay ready” guys some real run on national TV.

3. Health: Just come out of the game unscathed, please. 

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.