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

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 15: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jumps on Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after he grabbed a rebound during overtime of Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs during at TD Garden on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 113-107. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Defensive rebounding.

The Bucks have actually played excellent defense this series, showing what a more relaxed style can do. Unfortunately, they have struggled mightily to finish the possessions with a defensive rebound and bring the ball up their half of the court.

Boston is outrebounding Milwaukee 44.5 to 39.8 and holds a significant edge in the offensive rebounding department.

In Game 6, the Bucks dominated the boards, outrebounding the Celtics by 11 and holding them to only six offensive rebounds-their lowest of the series. That needs to continue and Milwaukee needs to stay disciplined to their team rebounding concept.

Parker was a huge catalyst in that, grabbing 11 rebounds to go along with Antetokounmpo’s 14, Middleton’s five, Malcolm Brogdon’s six and Maker’s seven. Without the physical presence in the middle, that’s the type of team effort it will take once again.

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