UNC baseball prepares for top 10 showdown with Coastal Carolina
UNC baseball, ranked second, prepares for a showdown with No. 9 Coastal Carolina at 7 p.m. tonight!
Payton Pritchard discussed the Boston Celtics' preparation for Joel Embiid's return during their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics successfully adjusted their strategy, leading to a decisive 128-96 victory in Game 4.
Payton Pritchard made it clear earlier in the Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers that Boston would deal with the return of Joel Embiid if and when such a moment arose. And when that moment rolled around in Game 4 of the series, the Celtics leaned into their corporate knowledge of managing his impact on the game to blow out Philadelphia 128-96 at their own home arena.
"(Our) mindset didn't change for us, and honestly, as far as scouting goes, we just changed maybe a small adjustment right before the game, but we didn't talk about it at all," said Pritchard after the critical Celtics victory.
"Obviously he's a tremendous player and he can be a tough cover," he added. "But for us, it's focused on us and how we want to play. And it's both ends, being into the ball defensively, crashing the glass, then making the right reads. I thought we did a good job of crashing the glass tonight and getting second chances that can be the difference."
The Celtics made minor adjustments right before the game but focused on their own playstyle and defensive strategies.
The Celtics won the game decisively, defeating the 76ers 128-96 at home.
Pritchard felt more aggressive and in better rhythm, particularly with his jump shot, contributing to the team's success.
UNC baseball, ranked second, prepares for a showdown with No. 9 Coastal Carolina at 7 p.m. tonight!
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