Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks 5/13/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In the first game of a Friday NBA on ESPN playoff doubleheader, Boston Celtics will travel to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The second-seeded Celtics finished five games above .500 on the road during the regular season and rank third in the postseason in defensive efficiency. In Game Five, Boston blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead during a 110-107 home loss.

All-Star F Jayson Tatum tallied a team-high 34 points on 12-for-29 shooting and pulled down six boards. Jaylen Brown added 26 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Celtics.

The Milwaukee Bucks are leading the postseason in defensive efficiency and appear primed to defend their NBA title. On Wednesday, Milwaukee outrebounded Boston by a 49-36 margin and outscored them 33-21 over the final 12 minutes. The third-seeded Bucks knocked down 13-for-29 from the three-point line and shot 44 percent overall.

All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 40 points on 16-for-27 from the field and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday contributed 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the Bucks.