Joe Mazzulla has trust Celtics' can find ways to score on Joel Embiid

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Joe Mazzulla expressed confidence in the Celtics' ability to score against Joel Embiid after their recent playoff loss. Embiid scored 33 points and was a defensive force, prompting Mazzulla to consider adjustments for upcoming games.

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Joe Mazzulla trusts the Celtics can score on Joel Embiid
Embiid scored 33 points in the playoff game
Celtics face potential game seven after recent loss

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Joel Embiid came alive to help hand the Boston Celtics their second defeat of the opening round. The former MVP dropped 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting to make the Celtics' life difficult, especially as Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes also found ways to get themselves going throughout the game. Embiid was also an impactful presence on the defensive end, playing a drop big man protecting the rim. The defeat is Boston's second on its home court since the start of the playoffs. Following the loss, the Celtics will head back to Philadelphia, where they will look to close out the series in front of a hostile Sixers crowd. When speaking with the media after the loss, Celtics' head coach Joe Mazzulla backed his team to figure out how to overcome Embiid's presence on the floor. “I mean, I will go back and watch it," Mazzulla said. "I think, again, you’re just looking for the best shot in every possession. So the guys felt like they could lay it in there despite him. JT (Jayson Tatum) got a layup on him, and JB (Jaylen Brown) drew a foul on him, and we had some great kick-outs. So, I’ll take a look at it, but you know, trust the guys to make the right play.” Embiid missed the opening two games of the series following a recent appendectomy. He struggled in game three. However, the veteran center figured out how to punish Boston's big man rotation on Tuesday night. As such, Mazzulla and his coaching staff will need to come up with something that stops Embiid from being such a significant swing factor. The Celtics may also need to alter their offensive approach if they're going to get easier looks at the rim. Otherwise, the Celtics could be looking at a potential game seven, and that is the furthest thing from ideal. Watch or listen to the "Celtics Chronicle" podcast on: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: Substack: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: *

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How did Joel Embiid perform against the Boston Celtics?

Joel Embiid scored 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting, significantly impacting the game both offensively and defensively.

What did Joe Mazzulla say about the Celtics' performance after their loss?

Joe Mazzulla stated he trusts his team to find ways to score and will analyze the game to improve their offensive approach against Embiid.

What are the implications of the Celtics' loss in the playoffs?

The Celtics' loss puts them at risk of a potential game seven, which they want to avoid as they head back to Philadelphia.

Joe Mazzulla has trust Celtics' can find ways to score on Joel Embiid

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