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The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 111-97 in Game 2, leveling the playoff series at 1-1. Key takeaways from the game highlight the challenges faced by the Celtics.
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The Boston Celticsfaced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the playoffs on Tuesday night, and it proved to be much tougher than Game 1.
Boston lost the game 111-97, which now levels the series at one game apiece. Here are a few takeaways from the contest.
The Celtics struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 26% with 13 out of 50 attempts from the 3-point line. There is no way any team can win a game when they miss 37 3-pointers, but doing it in the playoffs is a recipe for disaster.
Boston lives and dies by the 3-pointer, and Tuesday night's game demonstrated that when the shots aren't falling, the Celtics struggle to secure a win.
Tatum is just under two months removed from returning from his Achilles injury, yet he doesn't seem to be significantly affected in the playoffs so far. In Game 1, he recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and he lit up the box score once again in Game 2, notching 19 points along with 14 rebounds and nine assists.
The Celtics struggled with defense and offensive execution, which contributed to their 111-97 defeat.
The loss levels the series at one game apiece, intensifying the competition as both teams aim for advancement.
While the article does not specify individual performances, key players like Jaylen Brown were involved in the game.

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Although the Celtics lost, it's encouraging to see Tatum perform remarkably well in the first two games.
When the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps PorziÅÄ£is this past offseason, it was time for White to step up as the No. 3 player when everyone was healthy. However, he didnāt deliver his best performance in Game 2, finishing with only eight points, two rebounds and three assists while shooting 3 for 12 from the field.
If White can elevate his game as he has throughout the season, the Celtics should emerge as the favorites to come out of the East, especially given how well Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been performing.