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Celtics wing gives honest take on guarding Tyrese Maxey in playoffs
TL;DR
Celtics wing Jordan Walsh believes the team has effectively defended Tyrese Maxey in the playoffs, despite his scoring ability. Maxey remains a key player for the Sixers, showing flashes of brilliance in the series.
Key points
- Jordan Walsh praises Celtics' defense on Tyrese Maxey
- Maxey remains a key player for the Sixers
- Celtics have slowed down Maxey's scoring
- Maxey had standout moments in the series
- Celtics won Game 3 against the Sixers
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PHILADELPHIA â Tyrese Maxey is naturally at the top of the Celtics scouting report on a nightly basis. The All-Star guard is lightning quick, and as heâs shown in spurts this first-round series, can catch fire in an instant.
But the Celtics have slowed down Maxey to a reasonable extent through the first three games of the series. Maxey will still get production as the head of the snake for the Sixers, but getting those buckets efficiently is another question. Jordan Walsh gave an honest take on how the Câs feel like theyâve defended Maxey so far.
âI actually think weâve done a great job,â Walsh said. âThe offense is still ran through him, so heâs going to get all the shots that he wants. Heâs still going to get the ball in positions where theyâre going to put him in to succeed. In spite of all that, I think weâve done a great job. To some people, it may not seem that way. But inside the organization, we feel like weâve been doing a good job and we can kind of get to the next level and amp it up a little bit more.â
Of course, Maxey has still had his moments in the first three games. The Sixers have played the Celtics tough after getting blown out in Game 1. His back-to-back 3-pointers in Game 2 to ice the Sixers victory stands out. Maxey went off in the second half of Game 3 to help the 76ers momentarily grab the lead, though the Celtics got crunch-time heroics in the win.
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Q&A
How has Tyrese Maxey performed against the Celtics in the playoffs?
Tyrese Maxey has had moments of success, including crucial back-to-back 3-pointers in Game 2 and a strong second half in Game 3.
What does Jordan Walsh say about the Celtics' defense on Maxey?
Jordan Walsh stated that the Celtics feel they have done a great job defending Maxey, even if it may not seem that way to outsiders.
What impact does Tyrese Maxey have on the Sixers' offense?
As the head of the snake for the Sixers, Maxey is central to their offense, consistently getting shots and opportunities to succeed.
What was the outcome of the Celtics vs. Sixers Game 3?
The Celtics won Game 3, benefiting from crunch-time heroics despite the Sixers' strong performance led by Maxey.