5 takeaways from Celtics-Bucks Eastern Conference semifinal Game 1

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The task of guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo poses a different — if not greater — challenge for the Celtics’ top-ranked defense than did Nets All-NBA forward Kevin Durant.

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Boston collected lots of roses for its lockdown of Durant in the first round, presenting a thesis on how to D up such a dangerous opponent.

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Durant, however, is mainly a (lethal) jump shooter while Giannis is an 18-wheeler without brakes careening down the mountain.

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And what was the Game 1 verdict? Well, the good news for Boston is Giannis needed 25 shots for his 24 points

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The bad news is Giannis is a wiser offensive player, his passing and court awareness are crisper, and that’s why his 12 assists were just as damaging,

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Hey, when the two-time Kia MVP can feed assists to himself, which he kinda did by throwing it off the backboard and then dunking the “pass,” you feel helpless.

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“That’s just pure talent, pure instinct,” gushed Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer.

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