Bill Simmons Reveals Who Deserves Most Blame For Celtics' Ugly Collapse Vs. 76ers

TL;DR

Bill Simmons identifies key figures responsible for the Boston Celtics' historic playoff collapse against the 76ers. Fans are divided on where the blame should lie, with multiple players and the coach under scrutiny.

Key points

Bill Simmons discusses blame for Celtics' playoff collapse
Celtics lost a 3-1 series lead for the first time in franchise history
Joe Mazzulla and several players are under scrutiny

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After watching their team blow a 3-1 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history, Boston Celtics fans have spent the last few days pointing fingers and looking for someone to blame.

Unfortunately, there's plenty of blame to go around, from Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown to Derrick White and Jayson Tatum's balky legs.

During Sunday's episode of "The Bill Simmons Podcast" with Zach Lowe, The Ringer's Bill Simmons revealed who he blames the most for the Celtics' historic collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Q&A

Who does Bill Simmons blame for the Celtics' playoff collapse against the 76ers?

Bill Simmons points to Joe Mazzulla and players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as key figures responsible for the collapse.

What happened in the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series?

The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the first time in franchise history they lost a series after leading 3-1.

What are the consequences of the Celtics' playoff loss?

The loss has led to intense scrutiny of the team's coaching and player performance, with fans and analysts calling for accountability.