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Joe Mazzulla Reveals Surprising Message To Celtics After Crushing Game 5 Loss Vs. 76ers
TL;DR
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the team after their 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. Despite a strong start, the Celtics faltered in the fourth quarter, missing 16 consecutive shots.
Key points
- Celtics had a solid lead for most of Game 5
- Failed to secure the win against the 76ers
- Missed 16 consecutive field goal attempts
- Mazzulla's surprising message to the team
- Final score was 113-97
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For most of Game 5 on Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics appeared to be in control. They had a solid lead for much of the game and went ahead by double digits in the third quarter, seemingly poised to put the Philadelphia 76ers away.
The Celtics failed to bury the Sixers, however, letting them hang around and go on a late run. Boston wasn't able to respond, missingĀ 16 straight field goal attempts to end the game and suffering an embarrassingĀ 113-97 loss at TD Garden.
Now, the Celtics must return to Philadelphia for GameĀ 6 on Thursday.
While Joe Mazzulla can be blunt at times during his press conferences, he struck a surprisingly optimistic tone in the aftermath of Tuesday's defeat.
When asked what he told his team, Mazzulla said the following:
Q&A
What did Joe Mazzulla say to the Celtics after their Game 5 loss?
Joe Mazzulla revealed a surprising message to the Celtics following their defeat, emphasizing the need for resilience.
How did the Celtics lose control in Game 5 against the 76ers?
The Celtics lost control by failing to capitalize on their lead and missing 16 straight field goal attempts in the fourth quarter.
What was the final score of the Celtics vs. 76ers Game 5?
The final score of Game 5 was 113-97 in favor of the Philadelphia 76ers.
