Milwaukee Bucks: Analyzing John Henson/Aron Baynes matchup

Conclusion

Ultimately, it’s likely that both the Bucks and the Celtics spend a significant amount of time utilizing their backup centers, Tyler Zeller for the Bucks, and Greg Monroe for the Celtics. Also, Al Horford will take time at center, as will Giannis occasionally.

Could Stevens’ offense confuse the Bucks enough to earn Baynes some easy buckets? Probably, as if there’s one thing to be learned from the Bucks season, it’s that it doesn’t take much to get their defense out of sorts.

Will Henson have more of an impact at the rim? Probably, as Baynes isn’t really much of a rim protector, but the Celtics ultimately did have a much better defense, so it’s fair to question if the Bucks know how to utilize Henson’s rim protection qualities in the first place.

It will likely come down to which of these players can play most effectively in their limited roles. Will Baynes be able to throw his body in front of Giannis enough to make him think twice about driving? Will Henson block enough shots to make up for his weakness in rebounding?

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Ultimately, after they tip off the series, both of these players will be largely an afterthought, and for good reason.