The Bucks rebounded from a blowout loss in Game 1 with an inspired Game 2 performance that included needed adjustments. Nikola Mirotic provided a spark in the starting lineup, and the defense clamped down on Kyrie Irving. Milwaukee has shown it can win in Boston and could catch the Celtics in a letdown spot Friday as they could be a bit distracted by the reports of a health scare for franchise icon Danny Ainge.

Kyrie Irving should bounce back in a big way, and Khris Middleton isn't going to keep draining treys at his current rate. The Celtics are 8-0 ATS in the playoffs under Brad Stevens when laying three or fewer points. Lay it.

I just have this feeling that the longer this series goes, the uglier the games are going to get. And I think that trend stars tonight after a couple of high-scoring affairs in Milwaukee.

While Game 2 was ugly, the Celtics did what they needed to do by splitting the first two games in Milwaukee. With the series shifting to Boston, they have a chance to take command at home. Kyrie Irving is not going to shoot 4-for-18 from the field again like he did Tuesday, so I’ll take the Celtics to win and cover this small line.