5 Things Milwaukee Bucks need to do to continue their winning momentum against Atlanta Hawks | 2021 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals

#3 - Milwaukee Bucks need Giannis Antetokounmpo to continue dominating the Atlanta Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks's #34 Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) in action against the Atlanta Hawks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging a sensational 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals. He has been a menace on the defensive side of the ball as well, racking up two steals and a block per game.

Antetokounmpo has inarguably been the best player in this Eastern Conference finals matchup. He has got to the rim at will in offense and has consistently disrupted the Hawks' offense by being a help-defender on the other end. If the Milwaukee Bucks are to prevail over the Atlanta Hawks for the remainder of the series, the team will need Antetokounmpo to continue his stellar run in the playoffs.

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#2 - Win the rebounding battle

A shot from Game Three of between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks

There has been a direct co-relation between the Milwaukee Bucks' rebounding and the results. In Game 1, the Bucks lost the rebounding battle 58-50, which resulted in the Atlanta Hawks stealing a win on the road with a scoreline of 116-113.

However, the Milwaukee Bucks then showed active hands on the glass in Games 2 and 3, outrebounding the Hawks by a margin of 13 and 14 rebounds, respectively. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and PJ Tucker have been major contributors for the Bucks in terms of grabbing boards.

The Milwaukee Bucks have managed to keep Clint Capela and John Collins relatively quiet and will need to continue to do so.

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#1 - Keep the ball out of Trae Young's hands

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during his side's game against Milwaukee Bucks

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with an injury to Bogdan Bogdanovic, who has failed to exert his influence in the limited minutes he has played. Bogdanovic is the team's second best player, and him not being at 100% has led to Trae Young shouldering more responsibility on the offensive front.

The Milwaukee Bucks know all about the 22-year-old, who dropped 48 points and 11 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' Game 1 win on the road. Young has been brilliant throughout the postseason and possesses a major threat to the Milwaukee Bucks' chances of reaching the NBA finals.

Hence, the Bucks should look to double him at every opportunity. They will be able to live with any Hawks player not named Trae Young taking shots during the game.