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Problem or not, Celtics' nemesis against 76ers is the same old story
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics are tied 3-3 in their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers after a surprising Game 1 blowout. Head coach Joe Mazzulla remains committed to the team's 3-point shooting strategy.
Key points
- Celtics and 76ers series tied 3-3
- Celtics won Game 1 in a blowout
- Joe Mazzulla emphasizes 3-point shooting strategy
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Problem or not, Celtics' nemesis against 76ers is the same old story originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This isn't about whether you think the Boston Celtics shoot too many 3-pointers.
That's who the Celtics are. That's who head coach Joe Mazzulla wants them to be. That's not changing.
This is about the reality that has led Boston to a 3-3 series tie with the Philadelphia 76ers after it began with a Game 1 blowout that made this seem like it would be a cakewalk.
It doesn't matter which side of the 3-point dialogue you fall on. The reality simply is that that's the story.
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The Celtics shot 12-for-41 from 3-point range on Thursday night in their 106-93 loss to the 76ers. That's 29% from beyond the arc.
Payton Pritchard was 1-for-8. Sam Hause was 1-for-5. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were each 2-for-6.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Celtics and 76ers?
The series is currently tied 3-3 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
How did the Celtics perform in Game 1 against the 76ers?
The Celtics had a blowout victory in Game 1, which initially suggested an easy series.
What shooting strategy does Celtics' coach Joe Mazzulla prefer?
Coach Joe Mazzulla prefers a strategy focused on 3-point shooting, which is central to the Celtics' style of play.
