Against The Spread Betting Information, News, Sportsbook Reviews – ATS.io
Against The Spread Betting Information, News, Sportsbook Reviews – ATS.io
  • Sports Betting
    • Best Online Sportsbooks
    • Sportsbook Ratings Guide
    • Sportsbook Promotions
    • Sportsbooks
      • Parlay Sportsbooks
      • Teasers Sportsbooks
      • PayPal Sportsbooks
      • BetMGM
      • Pointsbet
      • BetRivers
      • DraftKings
      • William Hill
      • Sugarhouse
      • SportsBetting.Com
    • Colorado
      • Colorado Betting Apps
      • How To Bet In Colorado
      • Paypal Sportsbooks
    • Illinois
      • Illinois Betting Apps
      • How To Bet In Illinois
      • Chicago Sports Betting Guide
    • Indiana
      • Indiana Sports Betting Apps
      • Indiana PayPal Sportsbooks
      • Sports Betting In Indianapolis
    • Iowa
    • Tennessee
      • TN Betting Apps
      • Sports Betting in Memphis
      • Sports Betting in Nashville
    • Kentucky
      • How Do I Bet On Sports In Kentucky?
      • How To Bet On Sports In Louisville
    • Michigan
      • Michigan Sports Betting Apps
      • Sports Betting In Detroit
    • Missouri
      • How To Bet In Missouri
      • How To Bet In St Louis
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Virginia
    • Canada
    • Africa
  • MLB
    • MLB Home
    • MLB Odds
    • 2021 MLB Betting Guide
    • Team Futures
      • World Series Odds
      • NL Pennant
      • AL Pennant
      • Odds To Win The AL East
      • Odds To Win The AL Central
      • Odds To Win The AL West
      • Odds To Win The NL East
      • Odds To Win The NL Central
      • Odds To Win The NL West
      • MLB Team Win Totals
    • Player Futures
      • AL Cy Young
      • NL Cy Young
      • Home Run King Odds
      • NL MVP
      • AL MVP
  • NFL
    • NFL Home
    • NFL Odds
    • NFL Division Odds
    • NFL Conference Odds
    • Super Bowl 56 Odds
  • NBA
    • NBA Home
    • NBA Odds
    • NBA Championship Odds
    • NBA Conference Odds
    • NBA Divisional Odds
    • NBA MVP Odds
    • NBA ROY Odds
  • College Football
    • College Football Odds
    • College Football Home
    • National Championship Odds
    • Bowl Schedule
    • Heisman Trophy Odds
  • College Basketball
    • College Basketball Picks & Betting News
    • College Basketball Odds
    • Tournament Betting Odds
    • Conference Odds
      • AAC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • ACC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big 12 Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big East Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • SEC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big Ten Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • PAC 12 Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • West Coast Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Mountain West Conference Winner Odds
      • MAC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
  • NHL
    • NHL Picks & Betting News
    • NHL Odds
    • NHL Stanley Cup Odds
    • NHL Conference Championship Odds
  • ATS App
  • More
    • MMA/UFC
    • Golf
    • Nascar
    • Soccer
    • Betting FAQ
    • Online Casinos
      • BetMGM Online Casino
      • Borgata Casino
      • Party Casino
    • US iLottery Guide
      • Michigan Lottery

30

Apr

Keys to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks playing better in Game 2

  • William Lyle Harrison
  • NBA Picks & Betting News

For the first time all season, the Milwaukee Bucks are in a must-win situation. The NBA’s overall No. 1 seed suffered a beatdown at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Game 1, falling behind 0-1 in the series. Giannis Antetokounmpo produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists in the 112-90 loss. In other words, Antetokounmpo was a non factor. Yet, that can all change on Tuesday night.

The first thing Antetokounmpo can do is get in the paint before receiving the ball. If Game 1 was any indication, the Celtics aren’t planning to let Antetokounmpo have free sprints to the rim in the half court offense. Case in point, he made 7 of 21 shots in the first game. Three of those made field goals were from 3-point range. It’s nice to make some 3-pointers, but that’s not the game plan for the Bucks. Furthermore, a steady diet of Antetokounmpo 3-pointers won’t concern the Celtics at all. Therefore, he better learn how to post up immediately.

Can the Bucks let their point guard initiate the offense? Eric Bledsoe needs to play like he’s not scared of Terry. If so, they will be able to play inside-out. For example, if Antetokounmpo catches the ball on the block, the Celtics will have to make a decision on whether to double team or not. If they play one-on-one, he should be able to go to work in the paint. We are talking about jump hooks, drop steps and power moves off of one dribble. Not only will Antetokounmpo be closer to the basket, the adjustment will alter the Celtics’ defense in Game 2.

However, if Antetokounmpo doesn’t have the ability to post up regularly the Bucks may be in trouble. Yet, they have other options to exploit the matchups in Game 2. Brook Lopez was 1 of 5 from the field in Game 1. He was 1 of 4 from 3-point range. It’s nice that Lopez has found a niche hanging around the 3-point line, but he needs to also get in the paint on the offensive side of the ball. Lopez has been able to devastate opponents with deft post moves.

When the Bucks are winning 60 games and sweeping the Detroit Pistons it’s fine to see Lopez on the perimeter. When they get dominated by the Celtics in Game 1, Lopez contributing 3 points and 3 rebounds is not going to fly. This is especially true when the Bucks shoot 13 of 39 from 3-point range.

Naturally, people tend to look at the makes. However, going 13 of 39 means the Bucks missed 26 3-point shots. They only had seven offensive rebounds in the entire game. Now, let’s see if analytics does that math. Furthermore, the Bucks attempted 39 3-pointers and only scored 90 points.

Here’s the big question- are you trying to shoot 3-pointers? Or, are you trying to win? The Bucks must diversify their game to win this series. That diversity must start tonight. Otherwise, they may enter Game 3 in Boston with an 0-2 hole. Antetokounmpo can’t worry about doing the eurostep when the Celtics are guarding it. He must learn to have better balance on his shots right now. If not, the uproar will get deafening.

Tennessee Taking the Next Step in Sports Betting Legalization

FanDuel Bringing Live Games to Mobile Betting Apps

Related Articles

Expert NBA Picks

Free NBA Expert Picks of The Day – 4/10/21

April 10th, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/10/21

April 10th, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/9/21

April 9th, 2021

Top Sportsbooks.

# 1
Betrivers.com - logo

Our Review

Bet Now
Bonus: 100% up to $250
T&C Apply
# 2
Betrivers.com - logo

Our Review

Bet Now
Bonus: 100% Match upto $600
T&C Apply
# 3
Betrivers.com - logo

Our Review

Bet Now
Bonus: Up to $1000!
T&C Apply
# 4
Betrivers.com - logo

Our Review

Bet Now
Bonus: Match Up To $250
T&C Apply
# 5
Betrivers.com - logo

Our Review

Bet Now
Bonus: Up to $500 Free Bets
T&C Apply
×

 Subscribe to our newsletter

 

Ats

Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-GAMBLER if you have a gambling problem.

sportsdata io

Popular categories

  • College Basketball Picks & Betting News
  • NBA Picks & Betting News
  • NFL Picks & Betting News
  • NHL Picks & Betting News
  • Soccer Picks & Betting News
  • College Football Picks & Betting News
  • Legal Sports Betting Industry News
  • MLB Picks & Betting News
  • Sportsbook Promotions
  • Golf Picks & Betting News

POPULAR POSTS

Expert NBA Picks
April 10th, 2021
Free NBA Expert Picks of The Day – 4/10/21
MLB Betting
April 10th, 2021
Free Expert MLB Picks Of The Day: 4/10/21
April 10th, 2021
MLB Betting Picks, Tips, and Predictions April 10, 2021

QUICK LINKS

  • Sportsbook Reviews
  • Poker Reviews
  • Casino Reviews
  • US Sports Betting
  • BetMGM Bonus Code
  • BetRivers
  • DraftKings Promo Code
  • PointsBet Promo Code
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
2009-2020 ats.io, Inc.
DMCA Protected
  • Sports Betting
    • Best Online Sportsbooks
    • Sportsbook Ratings Guide
    • Sportsbook Promotions
    • Sportsbooks
      • Parlay Sportsbooks
      • Teasers Sportsbooks
      • PayPal Sportsbooks
      • BetMGM
      • Pointsbet
      • BetRivers
      • DraftKings
      • William Hill
      • Sugarhouse
      • SportsBetting.Com
    • Colorado
      • Colorado Betting Apps
      • How To Bet In Colorado
      • Paypal Sportsbooks
    • Illinois
      • Illinois Betting Apps
      • How To Bet In Illinois
      • Chicago Sports Betting Guide
    • Indiana
      • Indiana Sports Betting Apps
      • Indiana PayPal Sportsbooks
      • Sports Betting In Indianapolis
    • Iowa
    • Tennessee
      • TN Betting Apps
      • Sports Betting in Memphis
      • Sports Betting in Nashville
    • Kentucky
      • How Do I Bet On Sports In Kentucky?
      • How To Bet On Sports In Louisville
    • Michigan
      • Michigan Sports Betting Apps
      • Sports Betting In Detroit
    • Missouri
      • How To Bet In Missouri
      • How To Bet In St Louis
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Virginia
    • Canada
    • Africa
  • MLB
    • MLB Home
    • MLB Odds
    • 2021 MLB Betting Guide
    • Team Futures
      • World Series Odds
      • NL Pennant
      • AL Pennant
      • Odds To Win The AL East
      • Odds To Win The AL Central
      • Odds To Win The AL West
      • Odds To Win The NL East
      • Odds To Win The NL Central
      • Odds To Win The NL West
      • MLB Team Win Totals
    • Player Futures
      • AL Cy Young
      • NL Cy Young
      • Home Run King Odds
      • NL MVP
      • AL MVP
  • NFL
    • NFL Home
    • NFL Odds
    • NFL Division Odds
    • NFL Conference Odds
    • Super Bowl 56 Odds
  • NBA
    • NBA Home
    • NBA Odds
    • NBA Championship Odds
    • NBA Conference Odds
    • NBA Divisional Odds
    • NBA MVP Odds
    • NBA ROY Odds
  • College Football
    • College Football Odds
    • College Football Home
    • National Championship Odds
    • Bowl Schedule
    • Heisman Trophy Odds
  • College Basketball
    • College Basketball Picks & Betting News
    • College Basketball Odds
    • Tournament Betting Odds
    • Conference Odds
      • AAC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • ACC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big 12 Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big East Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • SEC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Big Ten Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • PAC 12 Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • West Coast Basketball Conference Winner Odds
      • Mountain West Conference Winner Odds
      • MAC Basketball Conference Winner Odds
  • NHL
    • NHL Picks & Betting News
    • NHL Odds
    • NHL Stanley Cup Odds
    • NHL Conference Championship Odds
  • ATS App
  • More
    • MMA/UFC
    • Golf
    • Nascar
    • Soccer
    • Betting FAQ
    • Online Casinos
      • BetMGM Online Casino
      • Borgata Casino
      • Party Casino
    • US iLottery Guide
      • Michigan Lottery