The NBA playoffs continued to be hot, with the Bucks and Warriors defeating their respective opponents in the first semifinals and making a good start on the road.
The Bucks and Warriors both won the first game of the semifinals
Sweep the Nets just because they're too weak! The first match of the semi-finals was hung by the alphabet brother, and the Green Army's double core was overrated!
The Celtics swept the Nets in the first round
The Celtics swept the Nets led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs. Due to the lack of ball control core, insufficient attack and defense on the inside line, and obvious shortcomings in the outside defense, Durant and Irving were seriously consumed on the defensive end. With other teammates unable to step up, Brooklyn was passive on both ends of the offensive and defensive lines. In the end, the Nets became the only team to be swept out in the first round of the playoffs.
The Celtics swept the Nets 4-0 in the first round
The Celtics, on the other hand, became the first team to advance to the semifinals in the first round of the playoffs. The Celtics were once seen as the favorites to win the championship. Moreover, the green army's call for the championship continues to rise. Many media and fans even believe that the Celtics will eventually break out of the Eastern Conference and even win the championship.
Celtics star Jason Tatum suffered two major injuries in the first round of the game and nearly played a highlight when Durant played the full game in the series. In the first round of the playoffs, Tatum averaged 29.5 points, 4.5 boards, 7.2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game, shooting 46% from the field and 42% from three-point range. Tatum, once hailed as having succeeded Durant as the best forward in the Eastern Conference.
Jaylen Brown and Tatum joined forces to defend Durant
Celtics forward giant Jaylen Brown also had a strong performance in the first round of the playoffs. Brown averaged 22.5 points, 5.2 boards, 4.2 assists and 2.5 steals per game in the first round, shooting 49% from the field. Brown was efficient and consistent in the first round of the series, against the Nets' flanks and guard lines.
Jaylen Brown against Kyrie Owen
The Celtics were hanged by the Bucks in their first semifinals
However, the first game of the semifinals against the Bucks exposed the true strength of the Celtics' duo Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Celtics duo Tatum and Jaylen Brown
In the semifinals G1 vs Bucks, Tatum shot 3-of-10 in the first half, Brown 8-of-2, and the Greens trailed their opponents by 10 points. In the second half, the Celtics tried to chase points, but under the leadership of Alphabet Brother, the Bucks continued to improve their offensive and defensive strength. Milwaukee maintained a lead and extended the point difference to 17 points in the final quarter.
Celtics executive Stevens left the audience early, and coach Uduka conceded defeat early with 2 minutes left in the finale. The Bucks' 12-point victory over their opponents can be described as a hanging Celtic.
The Bucks beat the Celtics in their first semifinals
Alphabet brother hanging Tatum, Brown double core
In this game, Celtics star Jason Tatum had a lot of direct confrontation with alphabet brothers. Tatum shot 6-of-18, 2-of-9 from 2-point range, 4-of-9 from 3-point range and 5-of-8 from the free throw line, and had 21 points, 6 boards, 6 assists and 2 steals. Tatum shot just 33 percent from the field and 22 percent from two-point range. In addition, Tatum was also covered by the alphabet brother twice. In the counterpoint with the alphabet brother, Tatum was suppressed in all directions.
Letters go to cover Tatum
Green Army giant Jaylen Brown shot 4-of-13, 3-of-9 from three-point range, 1-of-2 from the free throw line, and had 12 points, 9 boards, 4 assists and 2 steals, with the most turnovers of the game. Brown hit an extra 3-pointer in the final moments of the final quarter to improve his offensive efficiency. However, Brown's shooting percentage and three-point shooting rate in this game are still only about 30%. In the counterpoint attack and defense with the alphabet brother, Brown was also blown up.
Alphabet brother singles Jaylen Brown
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo cut a super triple-double stat with 24 points, 13 boards, 12 assists and 2 blocks. While cutting down the high score, The alphabet brother's rebounding and assist data are the best in the game, and they are everywhere on the defensive end. In this campaign, the plus-minus of the alphabet brother is as high as +23. The Celtics put most of their defensive resources and energy into restricting the alphabet brother, and still could not limit his rampage. Alphabet brother, can be said to dominate the offensive and defensive ends, completely dominate the game.
Bucks alphabet brother
The Celtics, who advanced to the semifinals early and were still playing at home, were hit by the Bucks. It seems that Milwaukee is far above the Green Army. The strength of the Green Army's dual-core Tatum and Brown is indeed overestimated. The Celtics still have a hard time breaking out of the Eastern Division. After all, the Bucks' forward magnate Chris Middleton and backcourt important rotation George Hill also missed the game due to injury. Once the Bucks have achieved full health, the Green Army is probably even more difficult to match.
Tatum is covered by the alphabet brother
Sweeping the Nets, it's just too weak
Although the Celtics swept the Nets, it was not because the Green Army was strong, but simply because Brooklyn was too weak. Facing the league's top powerful Bucks, the attributes of the Celtic pseudo-strong team were revealed.