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Joe Mazzullaâs questionable moves prove costly in Game 5 76ers loss
TL;DR
The Celtics suffered a 113-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 5, failing to secure a series win. Boston's poor second-half performance, including just 11 points in the fourth quarter, proved costly.
Key points
- Celtics lost 113-97 to the 76ers in Game 5
- Boston scored only 11 points in the fourth quarter
- Joel Embiid excelled in the second half
- Jaylen Brown and Derrick White had poor shooting performances
- Game 6 over/under set at 212.5 total points
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The Celtics were two quarters away from a ticket to the second round on Tuesday night. Instead, a brutal showing in the second half led to Bostonâs second loss at home in the series in a 113-97 defeat to the 76ers in Game 5.
âBoston mustered just 11 points on 13 percent shooting in the fourth quarter as the Sixers turned a close game into a runaway win.
There were ugly performances across the board by Boston in the defeat. Jaylen Brown took plenty of tough contested shots. Derrick Whiteâs shooting woes continued. Bostonâs center rotation couldnât slow down Joel Embiid in the second half.
- BETTING: The over/under is currently set at 212.5 total points on BetMGM for Thursdayâs Game 6 between the Celtics and the 76ers. Our comprehensive BetMGM Sportsbook review provides a full guide on how to use their site.
Joe Mazzulla also had a tough night, setting the stage for a stunning fourth quarter collapse by Boston. Letâs examine a few decisions that came back to bite Boston in Game 5.
Not enough Payton Pritchard: The Celtics were a far better team with the point guard on the floor Tuesday night, outscoring their opponents by eight points in his 27 minutes in a 16-point loss. Despite that, Pritchard found himself on the bench for long critical stretches of this contest. A big one was a large chunk of the fourth quarter where Pritchard was pulled with eight minutes left as the entire starting five was brought back into the game. By the time Mazzulla turned back to him with four minutes left, Boston was down by double digits.
Q&A
What were the key reasons for the Celtics' loss in Game 5 against the 76ers?
The Celtics struggled with shooting, particularly in the fourth quarter, scoring only 11 points and shooting 13 percent.
How did Joel Embiid perform in the second half of Game 5?
Joel Embiid was instrumental in the second half, helping the 76ers pull away from a close game.
What is the current betting line for Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers?
The over/under for Game 6 is currently set at 212.5 total points on BetMGM.
What impact did Jaylen Brown and Derrick White have on the Celtics' performance in Game 5?
Jaylen Brown took tough contested shots, while Derrick White continued to struggle with his shooting, contributing to the team's overall poor performance.
