MAY 15, 2022•NESN.COM
Bucks' Khris Middleton OUT for Sunday's Game 7 vs. CelticsThe Milwaukee Bucks will not have their sharpshooter on the floor for a win or go home games in Boston.
The time is now for the Celtics' foundational trio — Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart — to define their legacy in Game 7 - The Boston GlobeThere has never been a better opportunity for the Celtics to break through, to turn this season from impressive to special in Game 7 vs. the...
MAY 14, 2022•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Pat Connaughton - Lone bright spot off benchConnaughton produced 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 108-95 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifina...
ImpactConnaughton was the lone Bucks' role player to find any offensive rhythm during Game 6. With Khris Middleton (hamstring) still listed as out for Game 7 and Grayson Allen and Wesley Matthews struggling with their respective shots, it's possible Connaughton gets a promotion to the starting lineup Sunday. Regardless, he'll play a major role in the win-or-go-home matchup. The backup wing has scored in double figures in five straight games and averaged 12.4 points and 4.2 rebounds during those contests.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday - Stars defensivelyHoliday provided 17 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 42 minutes during Friday's 108-95 loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of the...
ImpactHoliday continues to struggle with his shot during the second-round series and is shooting just 35.3 percent from the field. However, he's been able to make up for the poor shooting with well-rounded performances. Through the first six games of the series, Holiday has averaged 21.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.5 steals in 40.5 minutes per game. The Bucks have won each playoff game against the Celtics that Holiday has scored over 20 points, so look for the point guard to be aggressive in the critical Game 7 on Sunday.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Monster performance not enoughAntetokounmpo accumulated 44 points (14-30 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 14-15 FT), 20 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Friday's 108-95 loss to Boston in Game 6...
ImpactAntetokounmpo did everything he could to eliminate the Celtics in Milwaukee, but the superstar's performance wasn't enough to thwart Boston's three-headed attack, led by Jayson Tatum's game-high 46 points. The reigning Finals MVP has averaged 35.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 blocks during the first six games of the second-round series, but the Bucks may need his best performance yet if they hope to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Al Horford - Swats four shots in Game 6 winHorford provided two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 108-95 victory over Milwaukee in Game 6 of the Ea...
ImpactAfter exploding for 30 points in Game 4, Horford has totaled just 10 points across the next two contests. However, that hasn't stopped the veteran forward from making an impact on either matchup. Over the last two games, Horford has amassed 18 rebounds, nine assists, five blocks and four steals to go along with those meager 10 points. Regardless of his scoring production, Horford is expected to be a key contributor for the Celtics in Game 7 on Sunday.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart - Drops team-high seven assistsSmart posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists in 40 minutes during Friday's 108-95 victory over the Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal...
ImpactSmart found his stroke from deep en route to his first 20-plus point performance of the second round. The point guard also dished out a team-high seven assists, marking his third outing of at least 20 points and six dimes during the playoffs. Smart faltered at the end of Game 5, but he bounced back in a big way during Game 6. His play in Game 7 will likely play a major role in determining who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
