In much the same way that the opening skirmish of Game 2 had set a tone for the battle, the plotline of Game 3 was established within 10 possessions.
While most may point the finger of blame at Boston’s putrid Q1 FG shooting, the men in Green were able to procure a measly three stops in their first 10 tries. By that point, the C’s had already rung up as many turnovers (on their way to an unacceptable eight for the period) and fallen to a 10-point deficit.
Summative Equation:
Bos – 44 Conversions + [0 “Stripes”] {8 treys “minus” 8 missed FT’s “equals” 0 stripes}
Mil – 51 Conversions + [+11 “Stripes”] {16 treys “minus” 5 missed FT’s “equals” 11 stripes}
Expected Outcome -- -7 Conversion + [-11 Stripes] = C’s lose by 25 points
Actual Score: Boston 92, Milwaukee 116
The Algebra of the Game
1st Quarter
FG: C’s – 2 - 19, .