The Celtics and Bucks have been two of the premier teams in the Eastern Conference for years now.
However, the balance of power has shifted. Milwaukee broke through and won a championship in 2021 while the Celtics were still in search of their championship identity.
Now, it’s the Celtics who are the defending champions. The Bucks are still trying to find their way after trading Jrue Holiday and other assets for Damian Lillard.
Milwaukee lost eight of their first 10 games this season. They’ve won eight of their last 11, even with last night’s loss, a sign that they are beginning to figure things out.