Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from Game 6 vs. Bucks

After losing Game 6 of their first round series, 97-86, the Boston Celtics head home for a do-or-die Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Boston Celtics weren’t able to close out their first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, losing 97-86 to send the series back to Boston for a win-or-go-home Game 7 with a spot in the conference semis on the line.

The Celtics struggled to find their footing offensively, shooting just 37 percent from the field along with only 10 makes on 36 attempts from distance (27.8 percent).

Their 86 points were spread out evenly, as five players cracked double-digits in scoring, led by Jayson Tatum‘s 22 points.

After taking just 10 shots in their Game 5 loss, Giannis Antetokounmpo stepped up his level of aggression and assertiveness, converting 13-of 23 field goals to finish with 31 points, along with 14 rebounds and four assists.

Game 7s are always fun to watch, but even better to play in.

With home-court advantage in this final matchup between the two teams, Boston puts itself in a great position to advance, but with the best player on either side wearing Milwaukee green, the Celtics will have to step their game up in order to move on.