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Celtics doomed by 3-point shooting, but placing blame goes beyond Joe Mazzulla
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics' season ended after shooting 27% from 3-point range against the Philadelphia 76ers. While fans may blame head coach Joe Mazzulla, the issues extend beyond his coaching decisions.
Key points
- Celtics shot 13-for-49 from 3-point range
- This resulted in a 27% shooting percentage
- Season ended against the Philadelphia 76ers
- Blame extends beyond head coach Joe Mazzulla
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Celtics doomed by 3-point shooting, but placing blame goes beyond Joe Mazzulla originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Celtics lived and died by the 3-pointer.
It's a cliche, sure, but it's true. Their season ended Saturday night in large part because they shot 13-for-49 from 3-point range against the Philadelphia 76ers -- a paltry 27%.
Fans will want to blame head coach Joe Mazzulla for the approach.
They'll want to blame some of the players for chucking fearlessly.
They'll see Derrick White's 5-for-16, Jaylen Brown's 3-for-9, Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez each 0-for-3 -- and they'll think the fix is to stop shooting as many 3s.
Q&A
Why did the Boston Celtics lose to the Philadelphia 76ers?
The Boston Celtics lost primarily due to their poor 3-point shooting, making only 13 out of 49 attempts.
What was Joe Mazzulla's role in the Celtics' performance?
While fans may want to blame Joe Mazzulla for the Celtics' loss, the team's struggles with 3-point shooting indicate deeper issues.
How did the Celtics' 3-point shooting affect their season?
The Celtics' reliance on 3-point shooting and their inability to convert effectively contributed significantly to their early exit from the playoffs.
