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Celtics First Team Ever To Have 3 Playoffs Starters Score 0 Points
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics made history by becoming the first team to have three playoff starters score zero points in a game. This occurred during Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Key points
- Boston Celtics became the first team with 3 playoff starters scoring 0 points
- This happened in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers
- The starting lineup had never played together before
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Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman
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Boston Celtics fans thought they were having hallucinations when they saw head coach Joe Mazzulla's truly inexplicable starting lineup in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The starting lineup, which had never started a game together, included Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Ron Harper Jr., Luka Garza and Baylor Scheierman.
Harper, Garza and Scheierman worked together to accomplish something no other starting lineup in the history of the NBA could: the Celtics became the first team in postseason history to have three starters score zero points.
Q&A
Which Boston Celtics players scored zero points in Game 7?
The players who scored zero points were Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Ron Harper Jr.
What was unique about the Celtics' starting lineup in Game 7?
The starting lineup had never played a game together before Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
What impact does having three starters score zero points have on a playoff game?
Having three starters score zero points can significantly hinder a team's chances of winning, especially in critical playoff games.
