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I am often the Drum Major leading the “don’t read too much into the regular season game” parade. The marathon grind of 82 games and the circumstances surrounding any single game makes it very difficult to draw conclusions that apply to a playoff series.
Take last night’s showdown of the top two teams in the East, which saw the Celtics blow out the Bucks 140-99. Jayson Tatum scored 40 while Jaylen Brown added 30.
Both Celtics’ stars sat the fourth quarter because this one was decided. HIGHLIGHTS: The Celtics went out and DOMINATED the Bucks in Milwaukee Presented by: @TMobile pic.twitter.com/dvdN2qdmyn — Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) March 31, 2023 There are reasons for the Bucks’ off night.