The Celtics and the Bucks met in the Eastern Conference Finals, and in the first game, the Celtics crushed the Bucks 126-106.
The situation for the Bucks is quite similar to that of the Pelicans; their offense heavily relies on Antetokounmpo's performance, and his explosive stats this season were built on the premise of increased ball possession.
The Raptors barely managed to limit Antetokounmpo by using Leonard in a lineup change, but the Celtics use a two-tower lineup, forcing Antetokounmpo to attempt more shots from the perimeter.
Although his perimeter shooting skills have improved compared to the early years of his career, getting him to shoot from outside means the defense has already succeeded more than halfway.
This situation occurred again in the second game, and besides their offensive issues, the Bucks faced even greater challenges on the defensive end.
With Irving, Durant, and the now-matured Towns, the Bucks faced immense defensive pressure.
