BOSTON – The Celtics concocted a recipe for success heading into their first-round series with Milwaukee. During Game 1, no ingredient went missing, and no direction went unfollowed as they downed the Bucks 113-107 in overtime.
Their recipe was elaborate. It was challenging. It called for the following:
- Only a pinch of turnovers
- A gradual churn of action from start to finish
- A heavy blend of points from multiple sources
- Concentrate on the main components, but don’t forget about the other ingredients
The first aspect of the recipe set the table for Boston’s overall execution.