Boston demolishes Philly in Game 1
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- The Celtics acknowledged hearing the opposing fans' chants but remained focused on playing solid basketball, emphasizing the series is still in its early stages.
- Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his first playoff game since recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture.
- Tatum showed strong performance and resilience, marking another milestone in his recovery, while the Celtics capitalized on the 76ers' weak perimeter defense to build a significant halftime lead.
- The 76ers struggled offensively, making only 4 of 23 three-point attempts and missing star center Joel Embiid due to an emergency appendectomy, which contributed to their slow start and eventual deficit.
- Despite some late opportunities, the 76ers could not close the gap as Brown's third-quarter scoring and defensive plays helped the Celtics maintain a commanding lead.
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