The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks grabbed a crucial Game 1 victory in Boston against the Celtics. Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the game with a triple-double, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown struggled to get into gear. Understandably, there were more jeers than cheers from Celtics fans online afterward.
Dropping a home game against against such a formidable opponent isn’t great news for the C’s. But it’s also not a death sentence. For head coach Ime Udoka, this is a chance to make meaningful adjustments, as well as to concede a little bit of bad luck and try and help his club move on.
Let’s take a look at some of the most crucial takeaways from Game 1 as we look ahead to the rest of the series.
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