Boston Celtics: 5 keys to series vs. Bucks
By Tony Pesta
The Boston Celtics are set for a showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here are five keys to winning their second round series.
The second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs is ready to begin in the Eastern Conference. In what could be one of the most entertaining series of the postseason, the Boston Celtics are going to take on the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
Led by MVP frontrunner Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks coasted to an NBA-best 60-22 record in the regular season. The team proved itself as a legitimate contender by sweeping its first round opponent, the Detroit Pistons.
Meanwhile, the Celtics have silenced their doubters by coming up strong against the Indiana Pacers. Behind an all-around solid team performance, Boston got hot at the right time and swept the Pacers.
It appears that the Celtics have overcome the issues that plagued them in the regular season and are ready to make a deep playoff push. Beating the top-seeded Bucks would surely put them in a good position to reach the NBA Finals. Let’s break down five keys to winning this series.