Problem or not, Celtics' nemesis against 76ers is the same old story
The Boston Celtics are tied 3-3 with the Philadelphia 76ers in their playoff series, struggling with inconsistent three-point shooting despite their reliance on the long ball as a core part of their identity under coach Joe Mazzulla. After a Game 6 loss where they shot just 29% from beyond the arc, their offensive approach remains under scrutiny. The outcome of Game 7 may ultimately hinge on whether their three-point shots fall, underscoring the high-risk, high-reward nature of their strategy.
- ▪The Celtics and 76ers are tied 3-3 in their playoff series after Boston lost Game 6 106-93.
- ▪Boston shot 12-for-41 from three-point range in Game 6, with key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combining for just 4-for-12 from deep.
- ▪The Celtics attempted 41 three-pointers out of 86 field goal attempts, reflecting their offensive identity under coach Joe Mazzulla.
- ▪Philadelphia shot 33% from three and attempted fewer threes but outperformed Boston in overall field goal attempts.
- ▪The article emphasizes that Boston's reliance on three-point shooting is not necessarily flawed but introduces significant game-to-game variance.
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