WALTHAM, Mass. – From one freak athlete to another, the Boston Celtics have had their hands full during the opening rounds of the NBA Playoffs.
They just faced the Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, for seven games during the first round of the postseason. Their gift for ending his season? A series against 6-foot-10 point guard Ben Simmons.
What a headache.
Antetokounmpo and Simmons are two of the most difficult matchups in the league. Antetokounmpo presented his own challenges during the first round, and now Boston must adjust to a different set of challenges that Simmons brings to the table.