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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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the sideline prior to the opening tip against the Boston Celtics of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo asserts himself.

Antetokounmpo himself agreed he was not assertive enough in Game 5, finishing with only 10 field goal attempts after Boston moved Semi Ojeley into the starting lineup. That was exactly what head coach Brad Stevens was hoping for and the reason he made the change.

The Greek Freak changed all that in Game 6 when he exploded for 31 points on 23 attempts. It’s going to take that type of effort from Antetokounmpo again in order to carry the Bucks.

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It will be difficult, there’s no doubt about that, as Boston’s gameplan will surely revolve around trying to get the ball out of his hands. But if he truly wants to take the next step from NBA superstar to a generational talent, that’s what needs to be done.

His time is now and he needs to take advantage of it.

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