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Joe Mazzulla repeats crucial mistake in Celtics Game 6 loss to 76ers | Brian Robb
TL;DR
Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments were criticized after the Celtics lost Game 6 to the 76ers, blowing a 3-1 series lead. The Celtics now face the risk of becoming only the 14th team in NBA history to lose a series after such a commanding advantage.
Key points
- Joe Mazzulla criticized for lack of adjustments
- Celtics lost Game 6 to the 76ers
- Boston blew a 3-1 series lead
- Jaylen Brown struggled with shot selection
- Game 7 betting line set at 205.5 points
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PHILADELPHIA — The biggest blind spot for Joe Mazzulla as a coach has always been adjustments in the postseason. The Celtics coach has been slow to tweak during his four years at the helm in Boston. Sometimes (2024), the roster has been good enough where it hasn’t mattered. Other times (2023, 2025) it has led to some stunning upsets against the Heat and Knicks.
The Celtics are facing a potentially historic collapse on Saturday after dropping Game 6 to the 76ers Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Boston has blown a 3-1 series lead and could become just the 14th team in NBA history to lose a series after holding that commanding advantage.
A lot of things went wrong for the Celtics in Game 6. Jaylen Brown played out of control and showed bad shot selection. The starting unit remained sluggish offensively. Boston got no real offense out of their top two bigs. It was a lot of what we saw in Game 5 for Boston. Yet Mazzulla made no notable changes until the game was already decided in the fourth quarter, when he pulled all starters to rest their legs for Game 7.
- BETTING: The over/under for Saturday’s Celtics versus 76ers Game 7 showdown is set at 205.5 points on FanDuel. Our comprehensive FanDuel Sportsbook review makes it easy to figure out how to use their site.
Things were supposed to be different for this Boston team in 2026. A deep roster allowed Mazzulla to mix and match with lineups throughout the regular season. However, that mentality has faded away for Mazzulla during this series. Just like last season when he stuck with for far too long, his Achilles’ heel is being put on display yet again.
Q&A
What mistakes did Joe Mazzulla make in Game 6 against the 76ers?
Joe Mazzulla failed to make crucial adjustments during the game, leading to poor performance from key players and a sluggish offense.
How could the Celtics' loss in Game 6 impact their playoff chances?
The Celtics risk becoming the 14th team in NBA history to lose a playoff series after leading 3-1, which could significantly affect their momentum and morale.
What were the key factors in the Celtics' Game 6 loss to the 76ers?
Key factors included Jaylen Brown's poor shot selection, a sluggish starting unit, and lack of offensive contributions from the team's big men.
What is the betting line for the Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7?
The over/under for the Celtics versus 76ers Game 7 showdown is set at 205.5 points on FanDuel.
