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NBA fans displayed a wide spectrum of reactions as the Boston Celtics' 109-81 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 saw them through to the Eastern Conference Finals.
In an exciting turn of events, the Celtics managed to build off the momentum from their win in Game 6 to stun the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7. With a 28-point blowout win, Boston looked dominant throughout the game as their top-drawer defense and perimeter shooting were put on full display.
With one of the most exciting semifinal matchups in the 2022 NBA playoffs, fans were heavily invested in the outcome of the series. However, seeing the reigning champions fall out of title contention has resulted in an array of mixed reactions from fans.
Ranging from jubilation from Celtics fans to despondence from Bucks fans, here are some of the best fan reactions on Twitter:
On the back of a tremendous team effort, the Boston Celtics managed to seal the series on their home turf at TD Garden.
Having fought their way back to winning the series after being down 3-2, the C's showed incredible tenacity in this series against the reigning champions.
While several narratives support the Milwaukee Bucks for playing without their superstar Khris MIddleton, Milwaukee managed to win three games without him as well. The overall appeal for the line of thought is slightly flawed in this regard.
The series was hard-fought regardless. Being stretched to Game 7, either side would have been exhausted ahead of Game 1 of the conference finals. With the Eastern Conference finals matchup in place, the showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will be a treat for basketball fans.
The Boston Celtics pummel the Milwaukee Bucks
The Boston Celtics completed one of the most harrowing turnaround wins in this season's playoffs. Having started off slow in the first-quarter while facing a six-point deficit heading into the second, Boston shifted gears almost instantaneously.
On the back of some inspired defense by the boys from Beantown, the Celtics put the Milwaukee Bucks through hell as they held them to 36.7% shooting from the field. The Bucks' miserable perimeter shooting did the side no favors as they desperately tried to close the widening scoring gap over the next three-quarters.
Although Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show with 25 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists, Boston saw Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum combine for 50 points as the team notched a Game 7-record with 22 three-pointers made for the game.
Playing without their primary center Robert Williams, Boston did a great job of holding off Antetokounmpo for the most part. But with "Time Lord" expected to be healthy for Game 1 against Miami, the C's will be at full strength as they return to the Eastern Conference Finals after two years.
Guess the Lakers players!
