Boston’s No. 5 profile puts Milwaukee’s 1-8 start under pressure

Sunday’s matchup brings a sharp contrast: Boston is 7-2 and No. 5 in the power index, while Milwaukee is 1-8 and ranked No. 28. The Celtics average 114.8 points and allow 105.1; the Bucks score 109.7 and surrender 122.1 per game. Tyler Herro has scored 201 points in nine games for Milwaukee, while Jayson Tatum has 223 in eight for Boston. The key test is whether the Bucks can contain Boston’s offense without letting Herro’s scoring duel become a shootout. Milwaukee’s ability to tighten a defense that has allowed 122.1 points per game will be central to its upset hopes.