Boston Celtics: 3 keys to a prime time win against the Bucks

Boston Celtics key to victory No. 3) Get up early

Milwaukee will stick with you for 48 minutes a game on a nightly basis, which is why they see themselves just a half-game behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

The best thing the C’s can do to start this prime-time affair is to get ahead early and not look back.

Coming off a game last night, Boston would like to lead early and attempt to get their guys some rest down the stretch.

There is a chance we don’t see much of Al Horford tonight, since the 35-year-old logged 29 minutes in the win over Chicago.

If he does play, he’ll be a big factor in getting up early and staying up. Al’s defense helps to get the Celtics running in transition, something they must do to get ahead.

Boston doesn’t want to get into a grinder of a contest down the stretch, as they do not have the fresher legs.

Although the shamrocks have become one of the best second-half teams, it would be ideal for the green and white to get up early and not have to stress.

Tonight depends on who’s available and how Ime Udoka wants to play things out. If the C’s are a full go, look for an efficient offensive performance coupled with mix and match defense on the Greek Freak.