MIL vs BOS Dream11: The NBA is steadily heading towards the championship series and we have a few games remaining at this point. The Playoffs remain wide open and there are yet to be clear-cut favorites even at this point. In this game, the Eastern Conference classic rivals Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics will clash.
The Bucks look primed to defend their title and they pinched out a 103:101 with Giannis Antetokounmpo catching fire for a 42-point night. This has been a gruelling series and after two blowout games, we saw both teams refusing to give the game away in Game 3. So, as we head into an important territory, how will combinations pan out? Will the Celtics be able to tie this series?
Host: Milwaukee Bucks
Visitors: Boston Celtics
Match Timing: 10 May, @ 05:00 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Fiserv Forum
An important game
With the Celtics down one-two, the Bucks will look to extend their advantage to make sure they don’t have to cover too much ground. In the last game, it was one of those recurring tales, Jayson Tatum lost the plot, and shot a terrible percentage and that was a huge reason why the Celtics were unable to close the deal. The Celtics shot around 37% from the floor while being under 30% percent from the three-point line.
The Bucks captured the game in the third quarter, jumping up to a 12-point lead heading into the last quarter. The Celtics then pushed the Bucks back and with about 44 seconds to go, they even held a one-point advantage. Then Giannis and Jrue both made buckets to pull the Bucks ahead. Marcus Smart split his free throws and in the end, the Bucks ran away with the game.
The Bucks seized a 53-47 rebounds advantage as well which enabled the Bucks to have more shot attempts, although they made 14 compared to 28 free throws by the Celtics. The Celtics will need more from Jayson Tatum and he has had this tendency to drift away throughout the season. How will the Celtics respond down one-two?
Peak Performances Prediction
Highest scorer: Jayson Tatum: 37
Top Rebounder: Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14
Top assists deliverer: Marcus Smart: 7
Scoreline: Celtics 105 Bucks 101
Boston Celtics Team News:
Celtics Expected Starting Five
Two-way High-Scoring Wing: SF: Jayson Tatum
All-around Big: PF: Al Horford
Inside Presence: C: Robert Williams
Two-way High-scoring Guard: SG: Jaylen Brown
Defensive specialist and Playmaker: PG: Marcus Smart
BENCH: Grant Williams, Daniel Theis, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Sam Hauser, Bruno Fernando.
Milwaukee Bucks Team News:
Bucks Expected Starting Five
All-Around Superstar Athletic Forward: PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Rebounding Specialist: PF: Bobby Portis
Two-way Big: C: Brook Lopez
Defensive specialist: SG: Wesley Matthews
Floor General: PG: Jrue Holiday
Bench: Serge Ibaka, Grayson Allen, Jordan Nwora, Lindell Wigginton, Pat Connaughton, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Jayson Tatum(BOS)
Points: 10
Rebounds: 01
Assists: 03
Blocks: 04
Steals: 01
Tatum shot just 0/6 from the three-point line in the last game and he will surely need to be much better at this point. I believe he will be in 25+ points, 6-10 rebounds, and 1-2 blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-50
Giannis Antetokounmpo(MIL)
Points: 42
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 08
Steals: 02
Blocks: 02
Giannis turned up with a 16/30 night in Game 3 and he continues to be one of the finest Playoffs performers in the league. I believe he will be in 28+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5-9 assists range. He is usually a candidate for Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 51-65
Jaylen Brown(BOS)
Points: 27
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 04
Blocks: 01
Brown made eight of his sixteen shots in the last game and many times, he has been a more reliable option, being one of the more all-around players. I expect him to be in 24-32 points, 8-11 rebounds, and 4-7 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 42-59
Jrue Holiday(MIL)
Points: 25
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 03
Steals: 03
Blocks: 01
PG Holiday shot just 11/30 in the last game and he has had to attempt more shots in absence of Middleton. I believe he can be in 20-26 points, 4-8 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 34-46
Al Horford(BOS)
Points: 22
Rebounds: 16
Assists: 05
Blocks: 02
Al shot 9/17 in the last game and he has been one of the best rebounders in the league and he is one of the best all-around performers. I believe he can be in 12-18 points, 8+ rebounds, 2-5 assists, and 1-2 blocks/steals range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-42
Brook Lopez(MIL)
Points: 13
Rebounds: 10
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
Brook made five of his ten shots in Game 3 while he was also a big-time rebounder, clinching three offensive rebounds. I expect him to be in 9-14 points, 6-10 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-31
(Recommended)
PG: J Holiday, D White
SG: P Connaughton
SF: J Brown(PP), W Matthews, G Williams
PF: G Antetokounmpo(SP)
C: R Williams III
(Alternate)
PG: J Holiday
SG: P Connaughton
SF: W Matthews, G Williams
PF: A Horford, G Antetokounmpo(SP)
C: B Lopez, R Williams
Don’t you want to see two high-quality defensive-oriented teams jostling it out? In not the best piece of news for India-based NBA viewers, this match can’t be seen on streaming services JIO TV and Voot, the two designated streaming services for viewers in India. Then what can you do? Well, the most viable way is the NBA League Pass, where you can purchase the annual subscription (599 rupees per year) that provides you access to all live games while you also can catch the full game replay if you happen to miss the live stream. But if you want to watch just this battle, you can pay for just this game and forget about the annual subscription. To learn the scores, stats, and news, go to the official website of the NBA.
