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The Milwaukee Bucks are set to host the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Momentum is on their side after a stunning comeback win in Game 5, the Bucks now leading the series 3-2 with a chance to close out the series at home Friday night.
The Bucks vs Celtics series has been arguably the most entertaining second-round series because of how evenly matched these two teams are. As the reigning NBA champions, the Bucks could easily close this series out in six games. However, the Celtics could just as easily turn around and force Game 7.
Anything can happen in the playoffs, so who will come out on top Friday night? Here are our three boldest predictions for the Bucks in Game 6 against the Celtics.
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Bucks 3 Bold Predictions for Game 6 vs. Celtics
3. Ridiculous numbers from Giannis, fewer turnovers
Throughout the series, Giannis Antetokounmpo has put up stellar numbers for the Bucks. In the last three games, he's averaged 38.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. However, Antetokounmpo has also had his fair share of turnovers. He's averaged 4.7 in the past three games, including seven turnovers in Game 5.
For Game 6, expect fewer turnovers and more productivity from Antetokounmpo. He's led Milwaukee to multiple huge wins this postseason and shows no signs of slowing down. The Bucks star will put up at least 35 points and 12 rebounds, minimizing his turnovers to three or less.
2. Bobby Portis continues his hot streak
Nobody doubted Bobby Portis' importance to this Milwaukee team. However, he's continued to prove time and time again why nobody ever should. Take Game 5, for instance. The center came off the bench and put up 14 points, 15 rebounds, and two assists. Not to mention, he scored the game-winner with a putback layup with only 11 seconds to play.
Game 5 was huge for Portis, and it put him back on the hot streak he had through the first two games of the series. Expect Portis to continue to ride that high through Game 6 and the rest of the Bucks' playoff run. He'll put up at least 12 points and eight rebounds Friday night, hitting two or more shots from deep.
1. On to the Eastern Conference Finals
As they've proved throughout the entire postseason, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics won't go down without a fight. Boston is going to give the Bucks a run for their money. The win won't be easy, but Milwaukee will end up on top. Expect both teams to put up at least 110 points in the Eastern Conference matchup. It will be close, but the momentum of home-court advantage and the adrenaline-rush win in Game 5 will propel Milwaukee to the victory.
At the end of the day, the Bucks have it all. They have the offensive power and productivity of Antetokounmpo and the versatility of Jrue Holiday. Not to mention, Holiday “out-defensed” Marcus Smart, also known as the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, to seal Milwaukee's Game 5 win Wednesday night.
Finally, our boldest prediction yet: Bucks win it at home 114-112 and secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
