The Boston Celtics play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in the NBA restart season openers for both teams.

The Celtics and Bucks enter the contest with their season series tied at 1-1, as they each claimed a victory on their respective home courts, in the first part of the season. There will be no home-court advantage in the bubble, as they each look to take the upper hand in the season series and make a statement early on in the restart.

The Celtics held the third best record in the East through the first part of the season and stand as a legitimate threat to push through the rest of the season and playoffs. Their core had been playing extremely well, as Jayson Tatum was leading the Celtics with 23.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while Jaylen Brown was averaging 20.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, before the stoppage in the season. Kemba Walker (knee), who was averaging 21.2 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds in the first part of the season, is expected to be ready for action, but will be on a minutes restriction.

Meanwhile, the Bucks come into the restart as the top team in the East, with an MVP candidate leading the way, as Giannis Antetokounmpo had been having an amazing season, averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game, before the stoppage in the season. Khris Middleton played a strong second option and was averaging 21.1 points, while shooting a blistering 42 percent from long range. Eric Bledsoe (rest) will not suit up for Friday's contest, which means George Hill will likely see extra minutes.