NBA Playoffs 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics

Final Score: Milwaukee Bucks 113 - 101 Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics were desperate for a win entering Game 4 last night but the Bucks entered as the favorites, thanks to their last two wins. The Celtics were impressive in the first quarter and took a 30-22 lead at the end of the first quarter.

However, the Bucks would bounce back and it was a two-point game at the halftime. Giannis flipped the switch in the second half and the Bucks ran away with another win, taking a 3-1 series lead.

This game had Giannis' name written all over it as he willed the Bucks to victory and showed us once again that he is one of the best players in the league, whether they play at home or on the road. Let us take a look at three talking points from the Bucks' third straight win against the Celtics.

#3 Both the teams struggled from the three-point line

Middleton only shot 2-for-10 from the three-point line

Boston Celtics: 9-for-41 (22.0 %) from the three-point line

Milwaukee Bucks: 8-for-37 (21.6 %) from the three-point line

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks are two of the best three-point shooting teams and have players who knock them down quite comfortably. Last night was different however as both the teams struggled shooting from beyond the arc and shot just around 22 percentage from the distance.

Even though it is a known fact that teams shoot better at home, this was not true in the case of Celtics as none of their players could get it going from the three-point line. Khris Middleton, who has been one of the best three-point shooters all season long, shot just 2-for-10 for the Bucks and could not make an impact from downtown.

With two of the best defensive teams in the league going against each other, the three-point shooting woes are understandable but however, with the way the game has changed in the recent years because of three-point shooting, one would expect teams to be more consistent and efficient from the three-point line.

#2 Kyrie Irving's shooting struggle continues to hurt the Celtics

Kyrie Irving shot 19-for-62 from the field in the last three losses

Kyrie Irving is one of the best point guards in the league and is a player any team would like to have on their side. For the Celtics to enjoy any success against a dominant team like the Bucks, they will need Irving to be at his absolute best on the offensive end.

However, that has not happened as he shot 19-for-62 from the field in the last three games, including his last night's performance, and has been completely shut down by the Bucks' defense. Credit to the Bucks ad they are doing a great job of not leaving Kyrie open or make it any easier for him as they know that the Celtics' offense thrives through the 27-year-old.

For the Celtics to turnaround things in Game 5, Kyrie needs to do something magical or this series will end in five games.

#1 Giannis Antetokounmpo's monster performance

Giannis erupted for a monster double-double to help the Bucks to their third straight win

Stat line: 39 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block and a steal on 68.2 % shooting

Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't be stopped a he erupted for a monster double-double to help the Bucks to their third straight win. The Celtics' defenders were left scratching their heads as the 'Greek Freak' dominated in the paint for the entire four quarters.

After struggling to shooting in the Game 1 loss at home. Giannis has been on an absolute tear since then and the Bucks are in a really comfortable position to win this series and make it to the conference finals.

Giannis was particularly impressive in the fourth quarter as he scored 17 points and finished the game with 39 points, 16 rebounds an 4 assists on an efficient 15-for-22 shooting. He is averaging 30.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this series.