On May 2, Beijing time, the NBA playoff semifinals officially began, and the Celtics lost 89-101 at home to the Bucks, falling behind 0-1. The Bucks were more prepared in this game, performed better on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, established a 17-point lead at one point, and did not give the Celtics more opportunities to counterattack, and finally won the game.
This time, the Bucks Middleton was still unable to play, and sent a large lineup, alphabet brother, Portis and Lopez grand Lopez to play together. The Celtics were very strong in the first round, sweeping the Nets 4-0 directly, which also made them a championship favorite. However, in the first game of the semifinals, the Celtics were suppressed by the Bucks, and Tatum and Brown did not play well enough, which was also targeted from the Bucks' defensive end, and did not give them too many opportunities to impact, which also led to their first defeat in this playoff.
Without Middleton, the Bucks can only rely more on the alphabet brother, and he also showed himself well, playing 37 minutes, shooting 9 of 25, 6 of 11 free throws, having a triple-double of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and 2 blocks, and the second triple-double of his playoff career. Don't look at the offensive end of the hand feel is average, but his role on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends is very obvious, and 12 assists have also made the Celtics hit hard. In the game, The Alphabet Brother also sent a wonderful dunk that was thrown at himself, and this round of the series will be more exciting than the first round.
In addition to the alphabet brother, this time his teammates around him also had a good performance, and Carter on the bench became a Surprise. Facing the Bulls in the first round, Carter gradually gained the trust of the manager and entered the rotation, this time he got 22 minutes of playing time, 2 of 4 shots, 2 of 3 points, 1 of 3 points, 7 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal, plus or minus +25 on the team first. That is, when he comes on, the team is all winning.
Being able to sign Carter, thanks to the Nets, was they who cut him and gave the Bucks a chance to sign. The Nets' layoffs this season are also a bit incomprehensible, and the players who can defend are not needed, and they have cut Carter, Bemburi and James Johnson. If It weren't for Bembry's injury, he could have had a chance with the Bucks (injured and cut again).