Having home-court and a monster coaching edge trump Giannis Antetokounmpo. Those are two reasons why I like Boston here.

But they are not the only reasons.

I don't trust the Bucks' bench, nor do I believe the Bucks can keep up their hot shooting especially from 3-point range.

The Celtics finished the regular season giving up the third-fewest points per game. They ranked No. 1 in 3-point defense holding foes to 33.9 percent from beyond the arc. The Bucks, though, are hitting 43.6 percent of their 3-point shots, which is the best of any team in the playoffs. The Bucks ranked 22nd in the league in 3-point shooting during the regular season at 35.5 percent.

Boston's defense could get an added boost if Marcus Smart is able to play. He's been out with a thumb injury.

The Celtics have won 29 of 43 games at home this season. The Bucks are five games under .500 on the road. The Bucks nearly choked away a 20-point lead at home this past Sunday before winning by two. Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS following a victory.