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4 takeaways from the Bucks’ Game 3 shellacking of the Celtics

COMMENTARY

After taking control of Game 2, the Celtics looked like a completely different team Friday night against the Bucks.

Milwaukee jumped out to a dominant 27-12 lead after the first quarter and held on for a convincing 116-92 victory. Boston struggled to command the paint throughout the game, settling for jump shots and three-pointers early. The team missed seven attempts from behind the arc in the first quarter.

“We have to do a better job responding on Sunday and we will,” Terry Rozier told reporters after the game.

Here’s what we learned from the Celtics’ loss:

Home court can make a difference.