In Sunday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, the Bucks played with their usual level of physicality in defense

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After jumping ahead in the first quarter, the Celtics couldn't find their footing the rest of the way as Milwaukee cruised to a 101-89 victory.

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Jaylen Brown stated "They did a good job and had a good plan but we missed a lot of open shots.

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The Celtics were 18-of-50 on their 3-pointers and the team shot just 10-of-31 (32.3%) in the paint.

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Brown, who came with a lingering hamstring injury, shot 4-of-13 from the field.

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Udoka stated."We have to obviously play with a little bit better poise.

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Brown give statement that the playoffs are not the time to be surprised by something an opposing team does.

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Deebo Samuel

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In Sunday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, the Bucks played with their usual level of physicality in defense

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May 02 2022