Tyrese Maxey stressing little things to Sixers following Game 3 loss

TL;DR

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics 108-100 in Game 3, falling to a 2-1 series deficit. Tyrese Maxey emphasized the importance of focusing on small details to improve their performance moving forward.

Key points

Sixers lost Game 3 to Celtics 108-100
Series deficit is now 2-1 in favor of Celtics
Tyrese Maxey highlights importance of small details
Key mistakes included offensive rebounds and turnovers
Maxey emphasizes need for sharpness in playoffs

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers walked out of Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night facing a new challenge. They fell to the Boston Celtics 108-100 in Game 3 and now face a 2-1 series deficit and have lost home court advantage back to the Celtics.

The Sixers had their chances, but it was the little things here and there that turned the game back in Boston's favor. For example, key offensive rebounds down the stretch that the Celtics were able to grab that allowed them extra possessions and they converted on them. It was a key foul on Adem Bona that allowed Boston to get another look at the basket.

It's stuff like that where the Sixers have to be better going forward and Tyrese Maxey knows it. The margin for error is razor thin in the playoffs.

"100%," Maxey said after the loss. "A turnover leads to a basket. An offensive rebound leads to a 3. It’s, like, every time, every single time. You know what I mean? We’re doing a hell of a job defensively guarding them. A of a job in the half court, everybody fighting and doing a really good job, but it's like offense rebound, 3-ball. Turnover, 3-ball, or layup. Missed box out layup, but that's—when you play good teams, that’d what it is. You got to be sharp. Extremely sharp in the playoffs, man, and you're seeing it."

Philadelphia suffered through some playoff lessons on Friday as it was hit with a reminder of just how important it is to pay attention to those little details.

"I mean, it's funny," Maxey added. "So, last game, they made a run and they cut it to two. We made every single play. Like, they made a 3. They come down, they shoot, they miss. We rebound, we go down, we score. They come down, they shoot, they miss, we rebound."

That was the big difference in Game 3. While the Sixers were able to make the key plays in Game 2 that allowed them to walk away with the win, it was the Celtics on Friday that turned the tables.

"Today, we score," Maxey continued. "They come down, they shoot, they miss, they get the rebound again, they score again. We turn the ball over, they score. You know what I'm saying? It’s little stuff like that where you just can't have it. You can't have it. That's a hell of a basketball team over there, and, you know, we are, too, but it's certain mistakes that we just can't make."

Q&A

What was the final score of the Sixers vs Celtics Game 3?

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics with a final score of 108-100.

How does Tyrese Maxey suggest the Sixers improve after their Game 3 loss?

Tyrese Maxey suggests the Sixers need to focus on the little things, such as offensive rebounds and minimizing turnovers, to enhance their performance.

What is the current series standing between the Sixers and Celtics?

The Sixers are currently trailing the Celtics 2-1 in the playoff series.

What specific mistakes did the Sixers make in Game 3 against the Celtics?

The Sixers made key mistakes, including failing to secure offensive rebounds and committing turnovers, which allowed the Celtics extra scoring opportunities.