Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks: NBA Playoffs – Game 1; Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks

The Boston Celtics will face the Milwaukee Bucks on 1st May 2022 to kickstart the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Boston finished the regular season as the 2nd seed in the East, while the Bucks were the 3rd seed in the East following the end of the regular season.

The Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in the 1st round of the playoffs, while the Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls in a series that went to just 5 games.

Injury Report:

Bucks:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
George Hill	PG	Fri, Apr 29	Abdomen	Expected to be out until at least May 3
Khris Middleton	SF	Thu, Apr 28	Knee	Expected to be out until at least May 20

Source: CBS Sports

Boston:

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Players to watch out for in Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks

_{Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 127-125. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)}

Giannis Antetokounmpo – Bucks

In the absence of Khris Middleton who is out due to an injury, the whole offensive load will be on Giannis. He will look to dominate the series from the start, as his physicality will be tough to handle for the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum – Celtics

Tatum is slowly transforming himself into a superstar. He has been playing like a top 5 player for the majority of the season, and he’ll like to continue it against the defending champions.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

_{NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Marcus Smart #36, Jayson Tatum #0, and Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics look on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)}

Boston is playing at home, and that gives them a huge advantage to win the 1st game of the series and assert a lead over the Milwaukee Bucks who are without their 2nd best player.

Prediction: