Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't see a big gap between Bucks and Celtics

On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks lost their third game of the season, falling to the Boston Celtics 119-108. Doc Rivers' team was playing on the second night of a back-to-back, so tired legs likely became a factor down the stretch. 

Nevertheless, Boston used its rest advantage wisely, pushing the pace and attacking gaps in the defense whenever possible. Boston's three-point barrage had its usual effect, too, stretching the defense to create driving lanes whenever it wanted to attack the rim. 

Despite the Bucks latest loss, Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the gap between the two teams isn't as wide as some would believe. He noted how Milwaukee consistently plays Boston well, having split their season series in 2023-24. 

"They've been around for years now, and you cannot replace that," Giannis said. "...Just knowing how to play for one another, sacrifice for one another, playing the right way...That's what winning teams do. Our goal is to get there. Right now, obviously, we're not there. I don't think we're far off...We played them last year, twice here, I think it was close games both times. Twice at home, it was not close games. We beat them by 20 or 30 both times."