NBA: Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, where the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Boston Celtics in what will undoubtedly be the most exciting second-round matchup in the NBA this season. The Bucks had a sluggish start to the season, but they hit their stride just in time to finish third in the Eastern Conference. When it comes to the postseason, the Milwaukee Bucks will once again rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo to deliver. Because of Khris Middleton's knee injury, the defending champions could have difficulties against the Celtics. Middleton is expected to be out for the remainder of the series.

Despite reports of player dissatisfaction, the Boston Celtics have had an incredible season so far this year. Under the guidance of rookie coach Ime Udoka, the team finished the regular season in second place in the Eastern Conference, having won seven of their last ten games in the process. They swept the heavy favorites Brooklyn Nets in the first round and will rely on Jayson Tatum and Jayson Brown to deliver once more in the second round.

Injury Report for the Milwaukee Bucks

Khris Middleton and George Hill, two of the Bucks' most important players, are both out with injuries heading into this game. Due to knee and abdominal injuries, the two players will be unable to participate in Game 4 on Saturday. Following a second opinion on his injury, Middleton is expected to miss the remainder of the series.

Injury Report for the Boston Celtics

The Celtics have been given a clean bill of health to enter this series against the Pacers. Robert Williams III, the team's defensive stalwart, was cleared of all charges near the conclusion of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics: Predicted Lineups

Milwaukee's backcourt will most likely consist of Jrue Holiday and Wesley Matthews, according to reports. In the absence of Khris Middleton, Grayson Allen and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to step up to the plate in the frontcourt. Brook Lopez will serve as the team's center. Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown should be the starting guards, with Jayson Tatum and Al Horford possibly filling in as the starting center and center. The Celtics will most likely start Robert Williams III at center in their next game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Predicted Starting 5s

Milwaukee Bucks

Point Guard - Wesley Matthews; Shooting G - Jrue Holiday; Small F - Grayson Allen; Power Power Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo; Center - Brook Lopez

Boston Celtics

Point Guard - Marcus Smart | Shooting Guard - Jaylen Brown | Small Forward - Jayson Tatum | Power Forward - Al Horford | Center - Robert Williams III