Turnovers will play major role for Bucks and Celtics

Boston and Milwaukee’s rosters are built similarly. Both teams are long and athletic, each loaded with interchangeable perimeter players capable of disrupting passing and driving lanes. When their respective defenses are clicking on all cylinders, windows become quickly clogged with waves of active hands and arms. At their best, each team relentlessly pressures ball handlers, and forces opponents to execute with pinpoint precision.

Turnovers were a significant factor in the result of Game 1, and whichever team can grab hold of the takeaway battle may have a meaningful edge for the rest of the series. The Bucks surrendered 20 on Sunday afternoon, seven more than their season average.…