Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from Game 7 vs. Bucks

3. Celtics stifle Milwaukee on the break

Because of their large advantage on the glass in Game 6, 48-39, the Bucks were able to get out on the break more than Boston would like, finishing the game with 34 points in transition compared to just six for the Celtics.

In Game 7, though, the C’s were able to shut Milwaukee’s fast break game off like a faucet, controlling the rebounds by a margin of 42-32, and holding the Bucks to just eight points in transition.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo capable of galloping from basket to basket in an inhuman-like number of steps, the Bucks are able to get easy points if the opportunity presents itself, which it did in the Game 6 victory, but didn’t in the Game 7 loss.

The Celtics’ ability to limit Milwaukee’s transition game made the Bucks set up their half-court offense, which lacks the creativity to get buckets consistently, but against Boston’s defense, becomes even more of a problem.

Against Philly, the Celtics will have to look to stifle their transition game, as Ben Simmons relishes the opportunity to get out on the break and find shooters open on the perimeter.

If Boston can keep the 76ers in the halfcourt, it’ll be able to set up the defense, giving it a better opportunity of shutting down Philly’s offense.