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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 keys to a Game 7 victory over the Celtics

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Malcolm Brogdon #13 and Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Malcolm Brogdon #13 and Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 24: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics calls for support from the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 92-87. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 24: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics calls for support from the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 92-87. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

5. Keep it within five points at the end of the first quarter.

In all three Bucks’ losses, they’ve found themselves down big at the end of the first quarter. In Game 1 they trailed by 12 points, Game 2 was 11 points and Game 5 was eight. In their three victories, the story has been completely different with Milwaukee leading by 15 in Game 3, seven in Game 4 and trailing by two in Game 6.

In order for Milwaukee to build on their latest win, they must come out of the gates hot and keep the game within five points at the end of the first quarter.

For the most part, their starters have played up to par and have even carried them at the beginning of games. I have complete confidence they can do this again after moving Thon Maker into the starting lineup.

The big question mark will surround their bench unit which has been very up and down in this series. If the bench guys can come in and give them a boost like they have at times, it will be great news for the Bucks. If they struggle again, Milwaukee will find themselves trying to climb out of a deep hole the rest of the game.

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