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Even as they relish this chance to stare back at all the so-called doubters, the Celtics suddenly have a short-term — let’s call it luxurious — dilemma.

The Bulls seemed to have the defending champs on the ropes after the first two games of the playoff series, but things have drastically changed. In a series that has been separated by role players, Allen has been the face of Milwaukee’s dominance in that department ... boos and all.

The Bulls will face elimination on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series to the defending NBA champions.

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds went down to their 11th consecutive loss on Saturday and who more fitting to send them there than Dakota Hudson?

Bulls coach Billy Donovan warned his players heading into Game 3 that the defending NBA champions would have a response after losing Wednesday at home. The response came, and the Bulls had no answer for it, suffering the worst home playoff loss in team history.

Milwaukee’s All-Star guard will reportedly be re-evaluated in two weeks, creating a serious blow to the team’s title defense.

Middleton struggled through the first two games of the series against the Bulls, and now he’s out for at least the rest of the first round with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Leading off, let’s talk about who’s leading off.

There weren’t a lot of adjustments made in the Monday practice for the Bulls, as they prepared for Game 2 in Milwaukee on Wednesday. And according to Alex Caruso, a bunch of adjustments weren’t needed.

Caruso’s back is better than it was at the end of the regular season, but he likely won’t be 100% at any point in this first-round playoff series.

KC Johnson: Billy Donovan thought Giannis went over Patrick Williams' back, which would've been Giannis Antetokounmpo 6th foul. Instead, Williams drew a foul. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @ eric_nehm Asked ...