Live stream: 76ers 87, Celtics 121
The Philadelphia 76ers (1-1) play against the Boston Celtics (1-1) at TD Garden
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday May 3, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers 87, Boston Celtics 121 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Three takeaways from Celtics’ dominant Game 2 win over 76ers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/05/03/thr… – 12:19 AM
Three takeaways from Celtics’ dominant Game 2 win over 76ers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/05/03/thr… – 12:19 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Joel Embiid just showed Zion Williamson how to become the NBA MVP for the New Orleans Pelicans
youtube.com/watch?v=c5ec3J… pic.twitter.com/WLXsvyCTSN – 12:17 AM
Joel Embiid just showed Zion Williamson how to become the NBA MVP for the New Orleans Pelicans
youtube.com/watch?v=c5ec3J… pic.twitter.com/WLXsvyCTSN – 12:17 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Grant Williams in Game 2: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, +22 in 29 minutes. It’s time for his postseason role to be solidified. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:06 AM
New: Grant Williams in Game 2: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, +22 in 29 minutes. It’s time for his postseason role to be solidified. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:06 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid explains why he returned tonight rather than wait for Game 3 #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:50 PM
Joel Embiid explains why he returned tonight rather than wait for Game 3 #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Celtics throttle 76ers 121-87 in Game 2 to even series despite the return of NBA MVP Joel Embiid; takeaways
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 11:45 PM
Celtics throttle 76ers 121-87 in Game 2 to even series despite the return of NBA MVP Joel Embiid; takeaways
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 11:45 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid: “I think I should be fine. Last season, broken face, fingers, played through it all. Even with the concern that I could lose my vision if I got hit. I’m going to keep playing through anything. We got a big chance and gotta take advantage of it.” pic.twitter.com/DZX1V3ZstL – 11:33 PM
Joel Embiid: “I think I should be fine. Last season, broken face, fingers, played through it all. Even with the concern that I could lose my vision if I got hit. I’m going to keep playing through anything. We got a big chance and gotta take advantage of it.” pic.twitter.com/DZX1V3ZstL – 11:33 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid on returning today vs. Friday: “With what I have, I’m supposed to be out 4-6 weeks. I’m not going to be 100% that whole time. I felt pretty good to play… If I would have come back in Game 3, probably be rusty and not myself. I feel like I got this out of the way.” pic.twitter.com/Un9zEA2HEH – 11:24 PM
Joel Embiid on returning today vs. Friday: “With what I have, I’m supposed to be out 4-6 weeks. I’m not going to be 100% that whole time. I felt pretty good to play… If I would have come back in Game 3, probably be rusty and not myself. I feel like I got this out of the way.” pic.twitter.com/Un9zEA2HEH – 11:24 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
“Show some teeth” 😂
Got that big smile from @Malcolm Brogdon pic.twitter.com/MzdC7VdeGs – 11:16 PM
“Show some teeth” 😂
Got that big smile from @Malcolm Brogdon pic.twitter.com/MzdC7VdeGs – 11:16 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden: “As much as we wanted to win two games here, we won a game. Like I said a couple days ago, even keeled, you never want to get too high and you never want to get too low. Win a game, lose by 30 tonight, it all counts as one win, one loss.” pic.twitter.com/Bq1mVUJtYS – 11:15 PM
James Harden: “As much as we wanted to win two games here, we won a game. Like I said a couple days ago, even keeled, you never want to get too high and you never want to get too low. Win a game, lose by 30 tonight, it all counts as one win, one loss.” pic.twitter.com/Bq1mVUJtYS – 11:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid on his health moving forward and if he’s concerned about his knee swelling up after playing tonight: “I think I’ll be fine. I’ve played through a lot. … We’ve got a big chance, and we’ve got to take advantage of it.” – 11:12 PM
Joel Embiid on his health moving forward and if he’s concerned about his knee swelling up after playing tonight: “I think I’ll be fine. I’ve played through a lot. … We’ve got a big chance, and we’ve got to take advantage of it.” – 11:12 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid was asked about the idea of coming back tonight vs. returning in Game 3, said he doesn’t think it matters either way. “With what I have, I’m supposed to be out 4-6 weeks…got this out of the way, disappointed by the loss, but that’s a step toward getting back to myself” – 11:08 PM
Embiid was asked about the idea of coming back tonight vs. returning in Game 3, said he doesn’t think it matters either way. “With what I have, I’m supposed to be out 4-6 weeks…got this out of the way, disappointed by the loss, but that’s a step toward getting back to myself” – 11:08 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Joel Embiid says his injury was a 4-6 week setback. “I won’t be 100% or fully healthy that whole time.” He felt good enough to get back and thinks he can still impact the game on both ends. – 11:07 PM
Joel Embiid says his injury was a 4-6 week setback. “I won’t be 100% or fully healthy that whole time.” He felt good enough to get back and thinks he can still impact the game on both ends. – 11:07 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid says he feels “pretty good” physically.
Embiid says Boston played with “more desperation” tonight, that Sixers need to be better as a team.
“We’ll fix it.” – 11:04 PM
Joel Embiid says he feels “pretty good” physically.
Embiid says Boston played with “more desperation” tonight, that Sixers need to be better as a team.
“We’ll fix it.” – 11:04 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
It’s playing the result, but a 34-point loss feels a little better if Embiid sat out again – 11:03 PM
It’s playing the result, but a 34-point loss feels a little better if Embiid sat out again – 11:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
As shots refused to fall, the Sixers’ effort dissipated, and the dam broke.
You expected Boston to punch back, and they did. Now the series shifts to Philadelphia, where the Sixers need to take care of business.
Likes and dislikes from Game 2:
thepaintedlines.com/third-quarter-… – 10:59 PM
As shots refused to fall, the Sixers’ effort dissipated, and the dam broke.
You expected Boston to punch back, and they did. Now the series shifts to Philadelphia, where the Sixers need to take care of business.
Likes and dislikes from Game 2:
thepaintedlines.com/third-quarter-… – 10:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marcus Smart: “We expect Joe to be perfect sometimes, and we forget it’s his first year. He’s done a PHENOMENAL job, shoutout Bobby.” pic.twitter.com/y2V5AHlWpH – 10:58 PM
Marcus Smart: “We expect Joe to be perfect sometimes, and we forget it’s his first year. He’s done a PHENOMENAL job, shoutout Bobby.” pic.twitter.com/y2V5AHlWpH – 10:58 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart snacking on his cereal postgame pic.twitter.com/bdpah4UyJS – 10:57 PM
Marcus Smart snacking on his cereal postgame pic.twitter.com/bdpah4UyJS – 10:57 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
“We did a great job coming out of the defensive end.”
Grant breaks down what led to our Game 2 W over the Sixers
pic.twitter.com/eblOSjuo4x – 10:55 PM
“We did a great job coming out of the defensive end.”
Grant breaks down what led to our Game 2 W over the Sixers
pic.twitter.com/eblOSjuo4x – 10:55 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart on how he’s feeling: “Sore as shit” pic.twitter.com/O33wiJMqiD – 10:50 PM
Marcus Smart on how he’s feeling: “Sore as shit” pic.twitter.com/O33wiJMqiD – 10:50 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Malcolm Brogdon was at the center of our red-hot shooting throughout a dominant Game 2 win. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:50 PM
Malcolm Brogdon was at the center of our red-hot shooting throughout a dominant Game 2 win. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:50 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Defense is all about pride. Defense is all about effort. We gotta do a better job no matter who’s out there.” Said their defense hasn’t been up to par in the playoffs at times. “Going forward, we gotta make sure we’re embracing each and every challenge.” – 10:42 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Defense is all about pride. Defense is all about effort. We gotta do a better job no matter who’s out there.” Said their defense hasn’t been up to par in the playoffs at times. “Going forward, we gotta make sure we’re embracing each and every challenge.” – 10:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Malcolm Brogdon said the Celtics wanted to make Joel Embiid run and operate in space to see how much he was in shape tonight. Even though he got a lot of blocks, they were able to win the drive and kick game attacking him in the pick-and-roll. – 10:41 PM
Malcolm Brogdon said the Celtics wanted to make Joel Embiid run and operate in space to see how much he was in shape tonight. Even though he got a lot of blocks, they were able to win the drive and kick game attacking him in the pick-and-roll. – 10:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden said Philadelphia’s spacing was off tonight, and that there was little they did right, including winning 50-50 balls. But he said the Sixers got what they wanted from the trip, and after watching the film, “We’ll be all right. We’ll be great.” – 10:40 PM
James Harden said Philadelphia’s spacing was off tonight, and that there was little they did right, including winning 50-50 balls. But he said the Sixers got what they wanted from the trip, and after watching the film, “We’ll be all right. We’ll be great.” – 10:40 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Malcolm Brogdon on what he liked about our approach tonight: “Simply that we responded. We were resilient. I thought it started with JB. He set the tone.” – 10:40 PM
Malcolm Brogdon on what he liked about our approach tonight: “Simply that we responded. We were resilient. I thought it started with JB. He set the tone.” – 10:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “You gotta be worthy of what you say you want to do. These are the moments and tests you gotta persevere through it. All these challenges, you can’t run from it.” – 10:40 PM
Jaylen Brown: “You gotta be worthy of what you say you want to do. These are the moments and tests you gotta persevere through it. All these challenges, you can’t run from it.” – 10:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Malcolm Brogdon: “I thought it started with JB. He set the tone.” – 10:38 PM
Malcolm Brogdon: “I thought it started with JB. He set the tone.” – 10:38 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown on guarding James Harden out of the gate tonight: “Embracing the challenge. It’s a long series.” – 10:38 PM
Jaylen Brown on guarding James Harden out of the gate tonight: “Embracing the challenge. It’s a long series.” – 10:38 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “We just gotta take more pride in ourselves. That’s it. I just feel like we underperformed last game, so we wanted to come out and play to the best of our ability. And that’s what we did.” – 10:37 PM
Jaylen Brown: “We just gotta take more pride in ourselves. That’s it. I just feel like we underperformed last game, so we wanted to come out and play to the best of our ability. And that’s what we did.” – 10:37 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla continues to break down this series into two categories: “There’s the Embiid and the not Embiid minutes, no matter how many of those minutes there are.” – 10:34 PM
Joe Mazzulla continues to break down this series into two categories: “There’s the Embiid and the not Embiid minutes, no matter how many of those minutes there are.” – 10:34 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Mazzulla: “I thought we just had a defensive presence about us and that led to our offense. And then we just did a great job of playing great, fluid offense throughout the game.” – 10:33 PM
Coach Mazzulla: “I thought we just had a defensive presence about us and that led to our offense. And then we just did a great job of playing great, fluid offense throughout the game.” – 10:33 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Joe Mazzulla on what last 48 hours have been like for Celtics: “Angry. Pissed.” – 10:32 PM
Joe Mazzulla on what last 48 hours have been like for Celtics: “Angry. Pissed.” – 10:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla was asked if the Celtics were angry and frustrated coming into this game.
“Yes.”
How so?
“They were angry, frustrated.”
How were the last 48 hours for the Celtics?
“Angry. Pissed.”
Did you like that?
“Yes.” – 10:32 PM
Joe Mazzulla was asked if the Celtics were angry and frustrated coming into this game.
“Yes.”
How so?
“They were angry, frustrated.”
How were the last 48 hours for the Celtics?
“Angry. Pissed.”
Did you like that?
“Yes.” – 10:32 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla says Jaylen Brown’s early intensity helped Boston capture a renewed defensive vigor pic.twitter.com/GGPCfyCSAM – 10:30 PM
Mazzulla says Jaylen Brown’s early intensity helped Boston capture a renewed defensive vigor pic.twitter.com/GGPCfyCSAM – 10:30 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
I just asked Marcus Smart how Joel Embiid seemed to him tonight in Game 2.
“He didn’t seem 100% but he’s a warrior, the reigning MVP, he’s a warrior. But we don’t care if he’s 50%, 80%…he’s so tough.” – 10:30 PM
I just asked Marcus Smart how Joel Embiid seemed to him tonight in Game 2.
“He didn’t seem 100% but he’s a warrior, the reigning MVP, he’s a warrior. But we don’t care if he’s 50%, 80%…he’s so tough.” – 10:30 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
A 34-point win ties the third largest margin of victory in Celtics postseason history
More on Boston’s 121-87 Gam3 2 shellacking of the 76ers, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/celtics-… – 10:29 PM
A 34-point win ties the third largest margin of victory in Celtics postseason history
More on Boston’s 121-87 Gam3 2 shellacking of the 76ers, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/celtics-… – 10:29 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics follow up their worst defensive performance of the postseason in Game 1 with their best in Game 2. – 10:27 PM
Celtics follow up their worst defensive performance of the postseason in Game 1 with their best in Game 2. – 10:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers credited Boston’s ball pressure for giving Philadelphia problems all night. Said it’s one thing to talk about playing against a desperate team, but another thing to do so. – 10:24 PM
Doc Rivers credited Boston’s ball pressure for giving Philadelphia problems all night. Said it’s one thing to talk about playing against a desperate team, but another thing to do so. – 10:24 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Instant Analysis: Celtics make adjustments to dominate Game 2, spoil MVP Joel Embiid’s return bostonglobe.com/2023/05/03/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 10:24 PM
Instant Analysis: Celtics make adjustments to dominate Game 2, spoil MVP Joel Embiid’s return bostonglobe.com/2023/05/03/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 10:24 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Boston dominated Philly tonight tying for the 3rd largest margin of victory in a playoff game (34) in franchise history. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/k5kLvWngeV – 10:24 PM
Boston dominated Philly tonight tying for the 3rd largest margin of victory in a playoff game (34) in franchise history. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/k5kLvWngeV – 10:24 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Not brain surgery….
GAME ONE – 3 POINT SHOOITNG
Boston 10-26
Philadelphia 17-38
GAME TWO – 3 POINT SHOOITNG
Boston 20-51
Philadelphia 6-30 – 10:23 PM
Not brain surgery….
GAME ONE – 3 POINT SHOOITNG
Boston 10-26
Philadelphia 17-38
GAME TWO – 3 POINT SHOOITNG
Boston 20-51
Philadelphia 6-30 – 10:23 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The silver lining from tonight is getting the Embiid-related rust (for him and the team) out of the way.
The bad is, well, basically everything else.
phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 10:20 PM
The silver lining from tonight is getting the Embiid-related rust (for him and the team) out of the way.
The bad is, well, basically everything else.
phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 10:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
26 assists and only 6 turnovers for the Celtics
Massive swing for Boston – 10:19 PM
26 assists and only 6 turnovers for the Celtics
Massive swing for Boston – 10:19 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations on the Sixers’ blowout Game 2 loss to the Celtics:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 10:18 PM
Initial observations on the Sixers’ blowout Game 2 loss to the Celtics:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 10:18 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2 | Sponsored by @AthleticGreens and @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:18 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2 | Sponsored by @AthleticGreens and @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2 | Sponsored by @AthleticGreens and @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:18 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs 76ers Postgame Show Game 2 | Sponsored by @AthleticGreens and @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:18 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Boston 121, Philadelphia 87.
The Celtics absolutely dominated the second half of this game, cruising to a victory to even this series at a game apiece.
25 points for Jaylen Brown, and 23 for Malcolm Brogdon off the bench.
Joel Embiid had 15 and 5 blocks in his return. – 10:18 PM
Final: Boston 121, Philadelphia 87.
The Celtics absolutely dominated the second half of this game, cruising to a victory to even this series at a game apiece.
25 points for Jaylen Brown, and 23 for Malcolm Brogdon off the bench.
Joel Embiid had 15 and 5 blocks in his return. – 10:18 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Celtics blow out the Sixers, 121-87. The series is tied 1-1.
Sixers shot the ball poorly, but they got smoked in every possible category. Boston shot 20-51 from deep. Joel Embiid had some good moments but was rusty.
The Sixers got their split. Game 3 on Friday night in Philly. – 10:18 PM
Celtics blow out the Sixers, 121-87. The series is tied 1-1.
Sixers shot the ball poorly, but they got smoked in every possible category. Boston shot 20-51 from deep. Joel Embiid had some good moments but was rusty.
The Sixers got their split. Game 3 on Friday night in Philly. – 10:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics thrash the #76ers 121-87, even series at 1. Game 3 Friday at Philadelphia. Brown25, Smart 23, Smart 15, White 15, GWilliams 12, Tatum 7; Harris 16, Embiid 15, Maxey 13, Harden 12. – 10:18 PM
#Celtics thrash the #76ers 121-87, even series at 1. Game 3 Friday at Philadelphia. Brown25, Smart 23, Smart 15, White 15, GWilliams 12, Tatum 7; Harris 16, Embiid 15, Maxey 13, Harden 12. – 10:18 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics crush 76ers 121-87 in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. C’s set a postseason high with 51 3-point attempts, nearly doubling their total from Game 1. – 10:17 PM
Celtics crush 76ers 121-87 in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. C’s set a postseason high with 51 3-point attempts, nearly doubling their total from Game 1. – 10:17 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Celtics win 121-87, tie series at 1 as we head back to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. – 10:17 PM
Final: Celtics win 121-87, tie series at 1 as we head back to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. – 10:17 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Four takeaways as Celtics flatten 76ers in blowout Game 2 victory masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:16 PM
Four takeaways as Celtics flatten 76ers in blowout Game 2 victory masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum tonight:
7 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
And the Celtics still won by 34. pic.twitter.com/L9KM7Seehx – 10:16 PM
Tatum tonight:
7 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
And the Celtics still won by 34. pic.twitter.com/L9KM7Seehx – 10:16 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
121-87 final as the Celtics go ballistic in Joel Embiid’s return. Couldn’t have executed the gameplan any better than that. – 10:16 PM
121-87 final as the Celtics go ballistic in Joel Embiid’s return. Couldn’t have executed the gameplan any better than that. – 10:16 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Payton Pritchard outscored Jayson Tatum in a game the Celtics won by nearly 40. Someone somewhere just won a billion dollars. – 10:15 PM
Payton Pritchard outscored Jayson Tatum in a game the Celtics won by nearly 40. Someone somewhere just won a billion dollars. – 10:15 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“They’re wrong. We’re right.” – Kevin Harlan on the pronunciation of Justin Champagnie. Harlan rules. – 10:14 PM
“They’re wrong. We’re right.” – Kevin Harlan on the pronunciation of Justin Champagnie. Harlan rules. – 10:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
I know this is mop-up duty. But the Sixers have Luke Kornet looking way better than what he is. – 10:14 PM
I know this is mop-up duty. But the Sixers have Luke Kornet looking way better than what he is. – 10:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest 3P% this postseason (minimum 12 attempts):
64.2 — Grant Williams
53.4 — Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/EfcA6sPwKj – 10:11 PM
Highest 3P% this postseason (minimum 12 attempts):
64.2 — Grant Williams
53.4 — Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/EfcA6sPwKj – 10:11 PM
🏾 Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Garbage time in Boston
Only players not on the court… pic.twitter.com/9UVY20GRbj – 10:08 PM
Garbage time in Boston
Only players not on the court… pic.twitter.com/9UVY20GRbj – 10:08 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The crowd wants a Blake Griffin appearance and gets Gino Time instead – 10:07 PM
The crowd wants a Blake Griffin appearance and gets Gino Time instead – 10:07 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics have taken 22 more 3s than the Sixers tonight. Joe Mazzulla is going to start chanting shot margin over and over at the podium tonight – 10:06 PM
Celtics have taken 22 more 3s than the Sixers tonight. Joe Mazzulla is going to start chanting shot margin over and over at the podium tonight – 10:06 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
The cherry on top here would be if Luke Kornet has some sort of wild playoff celebration queued up. – 10:05 PM
The cherry on top here would be if Luke Kornet has some sort of wild playoff celebration queued up. – 10:05 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Last time Jayson Tatum didn’t score double-figures in the playoffs was Game 2 against the Nets in 2021. But he left that game early with an eye injury. Before that was Game 2 vs. the Bucks in 2019, when he put up 5 points. – 10:05 PM
Last time Jayson Tatum didn’t score double-figures in the playoffs was Game 2 against the Nets in 2021. But he left that game early with an eye injury. Before that was Game 2 vs. the Bucks in 2019, when he put up 5 points. – 10:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Furkan and Dedmon in the game. Everyone has saw time except Harrell, this far. Sixers down 28 with 4:23 left. – 10:05 PM
Furkan and Dedmon in the game. Everyone has saw time except Harrell, this far. Sixers down 28 with 4:23 left. – 10:05 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla ended up being right about the offense solving Boston’s issues from Game 1. Generated massive, quality 3PT volume in this game that overwhelmed Philly. – 10:05 PM
Mazzulla ended up being right about the offense solving Boston’s issues from Game 1. Generated massive, quality 3PT volume in this game that overwhelmed Philly. – 10:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Just heard a fan scream, “I love Grant Williams!”
What a time to be alive. – 10:04 PM
Just heard a fan scream, “I love Grant Williams!”
What a time to be alive. – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Brogdon off the bench:
23 PTS
6 REB
6-10 3P
Only Malik Monk has more 20-point games off the bench this playoffs. pic.twitter.com/WQtV5IXaHG – 10:04 PM
Brogdon off the bench:
23 PTS
6 REB
6-10 3P
Only Malik Monk has more 20-point games off the bench this playoffs. pic.twitter.com/WQtV5IXaHG – 10:04 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Going down the stretch for 76ers-Celtics — watch with me and @DannyLeroux, all in one window! Just sign in with your cable or streaming provider via @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 10:00 PM
Going down the stretch for 76ers-Celtics — watch with me and @DannyLeroux, all in one window! Just sign in with your cable or streaming provider via @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 10:00 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Celtics got their $#!+ together in Game 2, using defensive pressure and pace to pull away. They’ve know the formula all along.
But Sixers can’t feel bad going home with series at 1-1 and the strong expectation James Harden won’t go 2 for 14 from the floor (0-6 on treys) again. – 9:59 PM
Celtics got their $#!+ together in Game 2, using defensive pressure and pace to pull away. They’ve know the formula all along.
But Sixers can’t feel bad going home with series at 1-1 and the strong expectation James Harden won’t go 2 for 14 from the floor (0-6 on treys) again. – 9:59 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
It’s kind of hilarious that Tatum/Brown would probably still be in this game in the regular season and tonight they won’t be seeing the floor in fourth quarter. Tatum will likely finish at 19 minutes. – 9:58 PM
It’s kind of hilarious that Tatum/Brown would probably still be in this game in the regular season and tonight they won’t be seeing the floor in fourth quarter. Tatum will likely finish at 19 minutes. – 9:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers are shooting 6-25 from three. One game after Harden has 45 points goes 7-14 on threes, he has 12 points and is 0-6 on threes. – 9:57 PM
Sixers are shooting 6-25 from three. One game after Harden has 45 points goes 7-14 on threes, he has 12 points and is 0-6 on threes. – 9:57 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics have held James Harden to 2-14 from the floor tonight. Big swing compared to his 45-point Game 1. – 9:55 PM
Celtics have held James Harden to 2-14 from the floor tonight. Big swing compared to his 45-point Game 1. – 9:55 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Sixers calling it. No Embiid this quarter. Danuel House checking in. – 9:55 PM
Sixers calling it. No Embiid this quarter. Danuel House checking in. – 9:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
22 points for Malcolm Brogdon, who blew this game wide open making it rain from deep.
Here’s my feature on Malcolm finally becoming one of the league’s knockdown shooters after fighting through injuries and struggles for years. theathletic.com/4338264/2023/0… – 9:55 PM
22 points for Malcolm Brogdon, who blew this game wide open making it rain from deep.
Here’s my feature on Malcolm finally becoming one of the league’s knockdown shooters after fighting through injuries and struggles for years. theathletic.com/4338264/2023/0… – 9:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers just brought in Jaden Springer and Shake Milton is about to check in. We’ll see Philadelphia’s starters again at the start of Game 3. – 9:53 PM
Doc Rivers just brought in Jaden Springer and Shake Milton is about to check in. We’ll see Philadelphia’s starters again at the start of Game 3. – 9:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Jaden Springer is about to check in and Sixers are down 32. Doc Rivers be like … pic.twitter.com/ivslbbmqyZ – 9:53 PM
Jaden Springer is about to check in and Sixers are down 32. Doc Rivers be like … pic.twitter.com/ivslbbmqyZ – 9:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Both teams 13/28 FGs in the paint through 3 quarters
76ers with more midrange (6/12) than Boston (4/6)
But the 3s…
4/21 for 76ers, 5/8 for Brogdon – 9:53 PM
Both teams 13/28 FGs in the paint through 3 quarters
76ers with more midrange (6/12) than Boston (4/6)
But the 3s…
4/21 for 76ers, 5/8 for Brogdon – 9:53 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
That Brogdon 3 likely ensures that no stars for either team are coming back into this one. – 9:52 PM
That Brogdon 3 likely ensures that no stars for either team are coming back into this one. – 9:52 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
“Shouldn’t have played Embiid” is maybe the last thing I would conclude watching this game but I suppose that’s a matter of opinion many of us disagree on lol – 9:51 PM
“Shouldn’t have played Embiid” is maybe the last thing I would conclude watching this game but I suppose that’s a matter of opinion many of us disagree on lol – 9:51 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Payton Pritchard minutes incoming for the Celtics to start the 4th quarter. – 9:50 PM
Payton Pritchard minutes incoming for the Celtics to start the 4th quarter. – 9:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Payton Pritchard enters the game to start 4Q. No Embiid or Harden for #76ers – 9:50 PM
Payton Pritchard enters the game to start 4Q. No Embiid or Harden for #76ers – 9:50 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
35-16 third quarter for Boston, including a late 19-5 run to blow this thing open. Gotta think Embiid is done for the night. Harden is sitting to start the 4th too, so he might be done – 9:50 PM
35-16 third quarter for Boston, including a late 19-5 run to blow this thing open. Gotta think Embiid is done for the night. Harden is sitting to start the 4th too, so he might be done – 9:50 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum hasn’t been his All-NBA self tonight and the Celtics still have a 27-point lead on the Sixers going into the 3rd lol – 9:49 PM
Jayson Tatum hasn’t been his All-NBA self tonight and the Celtics still have a 27-point lead on the Sixers going into the 3rd lol – 9:49 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown started out hot in Game 1 and then barely shot it again. He took over tonight start to finish, leading a 24-10 run after Smart went down with a shoulder stinger and Grant Williams came in. Celtics have a lead so big, even they couldn’t blow it (lol jk) – 9:49 PM
Jaylen Brown started out hot in Game 1 and then barely shot it again. He took over tonight start to finish, leading a 24-10 run after Smart went down with a shoulder stinger and Grant Williams came in. Celtics have a lead so big, even they couldn’t blow it (lol jk) – 9:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers are down 27 points after a terrible third quarter.
You’d think Joel Embiid’s night is done at 27 minutes played barring a big Sixers comeback. – 9:49 PM
Sixers are down 27 points after a terrible third quarter.
You’d think Joel Embiid’s night is done at 27 minutes played barring a big Sixers comeback. – 9:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Celtics 92, Sixers 65
Boston wins the third quarter 35-16, as Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White outscored Philly by themselves.
Sixers shot 6-for-21 and committed four turnovers, and this series is headed back to Philly for Game 3 Friday night knotted up at one apiece. – 9:48 PM
After 3: Celtics 92, Sixers 65
Boston wins the third quarter 35-16, as Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White outscored Philly by themselves.
Sixers shot 6-for-21 and committed four turnovers, and this series is headed back to Philly for Game 3 Friday night knotted up at one apiece. – 9:48 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics blow the game open in the 3Q, now lead Philly 92-65 going into the 4Q.
🌟🌟🌟Malcolm Brogdon 19 pts
🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 25 pts
🌟Tobias Harris 16 pts, 7 rebounds. – 9:48 PM
The Celtics blow the game open in the 3Q, now lead Philly 92-65 going into the 4Q.
🌟🌟🌟Malcolm Brogdon 19 pts
🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 25 pts
🌟Tobias Harris 16 pts, 7 rebounds. – 9:48 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
That’s a 35-16 run by the Celtics over the course of *checks notes* the entire third quarter.
Boston made seven 3s in the quarter to blow this game wide open. – 9:48 PM
That’s a 35-16 run by the Celtics over the course of *checks notes* the entire third quarter.
Boston made seven 3s in the quarter to blow this game wide open. – 9:48 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics outscore the Sixers 35-16 in the 3rd quarter to blow the game wide open at 92-65. 3s are going down and they’re getting stops. – 9:47 PM
Celtics outscore the Sixers 35-16 in the 3rd quarter to blow the game wide open at 92-65. 3s are going down and they’re getting stops. – 9:47 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I picked the 76ers to get the upset earlier today and I have been embarrassed once again. – 9:47 PM
I picked the 76ers to get the upset earlier today and I have been embarrassed once again. – 9:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Boston just outscored Philly 35-16 in Q3
Celtics lead 92-65 with one to play – 9:47 PM
Boston just outscored Philly 35-16 in Q3
Celtics lead 92-65 with one to play – 9:47 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Marcus Smart checks back into the game with 29 second to play and Boston up 92-65 – 9:46 PM
Marcus Smart checks back into the game with 29 second to play and Boston up 92-65 – 9:46 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics have gone 7-for-13 in the third quarter from 3, and have completely blown this game open.
Boston is now 15-for-35 from 3, and leads by 27 on a night when Jayson Tatum is 1-for-7 for 7 points. – 9:46 PM
The Celtics have gone 7-for-13 in the third quarter from 3, and have completely blown this game open.
Boston is now 15-for-35 from 3, and leads by 27 on a night when Jayson Tatum is 1-for-7 for 7 points. – 9:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
harden looks a lot better with 9 days of rest compared to only 1 – 9:46 PM
harden looks a lot better with 9 days of rest compared to only 1 – 9:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
lol nah you #TeamBubbleWrap Embiid
Probably all these dudes at this rate.
See if Shake Milton can make some shots 😆 – 9:46 PM
lol nah you #TeamBubbleWrap Embiid
Probably all these dudes at this rate.
See if Shake Milton can make some shots 😆 – 9:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon. Grant. Brogdon. Three straight 3s. #Celtics lead by 29. – 9:45 PM
Brogdon. Grant. Brogdon. Three straight 3s. #Celtics lead by 29. – 9:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Flatline effort from Philly tonight falls into disaster with Maxey throwing away an in-bounds to Brown and putting the #76ers behind by 21. Grant Williams complained about the Embiid leaner and was right. Replay center erased the bucket on a shot clock
83-60 now. – 9:44 PM
Flatline effort from Philly tonight falls into disaster with Maxey throwing away an in-bounds to Brown and putting the #76ers behind by 21. Grant Williams complained about the Embiid leaner and was right. Replay center erased the bucket on a shot clock
83-60 now. – 9:44 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Marcus Smart is back on the bench, high-fiving teammates after the Celtics go on a 10-0 run to lead 83-60 with 2:19 to play in the third quarter. – 9:44 PM
Marcus Smart is back on the bench, high-fiving teammates after the Celtics go on a 10-0 run to lead 83-60 with 2:19 to play in the third quarter. – 9:44 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Brutal sequence there. Malcolm Brogdon hits a triple, Jaylen Brown steals an errant Tyrese Maxey pass, and then hits Derrick White for a layup. The Celtics lead it 83-62. Oh! And the replay center reviewed the last Joel Embiid bucket and wiped it off the board. 83-60 now. #Sixers – 9:44 PM
Brutal sequence there. Malcolm Brogdon hits a triple, Jaylen Brown steals an errant Tyrese Maxey pass, and then hits Derrick White for a layup. The Celtics lead it 83-62. Oh! And the replay center reviewed the last Joel Embiid bucket and wiped it off the board. 83-60 now. #Sixers – 9:44 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Officials take 2 pts away from #76ers on that Embiid jumper, ruled after shot clock expired. BOS 83, PHL 60.
#Celtics – 9:43 PM
Officials take 2 pts away from #76ers on that Embiid jumper, ruled after shot clock expired. BOS 83, PHL 60.
#Celtics – 9:43 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Joel Embiid shot has been wiped out due to a shot clock violation. So the Celtics now lead by 23, 83-60 – 9:43 PM
The Joel Embiid shot has been wiped out due to a shot clock violation. So the Celtics now lead by 23, 83-60 – 9:43 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joel Embiid’s turnaround over Grant Williams has been wiped off the board for a shot clock violation during the time out. 83-60 Celtics lead now. – 9:43 PM
Joel Embiid’s turnaround over Grant Williams has been wiped off the board for a shot clock violation during the time out. 83-60 Celtics lead now. – 9:43 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics’ guards putting in work tonight:
Marcus Smart: 15 points, 5 rebounds.
Derrick White: 15 points
Malcolm Brogdon: 13 points, 4 rebounds.
C’s up 83-60 on the Sixers with 2:19 left in the 3rd. They also took away Embiid’s shot that didn’t beat the shot clock. – 9:43 PM
Celtics’ guards putting in work tonight:
Marcus Smart: 15 points, 5 rebounds.
Derrick White: 15 points
Malcolm Brogdon: 13 points, 4 rebounds.
C’s up 83-60 on the Sixers with 2:19 left in the 3rd. They also took away Embiid’s shot that didn’t beat the shot clock. – 9:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Boston up 21 with only one bucket from Tatum. Comprehensive ass whippin – 9:43 PM
Boston up 21 with only one bucket from Tatum. Comprehensive ass whippin – 9:43 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White with 3 straight 3s after missing his first 6 of the series. He’s up to 13 points tonight. – 9:41 PM
Derrick White with 3 straight 3s after missing his first 6 of the series. He’s up to 13 points tonight. – 9:41 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I guess we’ll see whether or not the Celtics play with their food as well. – 9:41 PM
I guess we’ll see whether or not the Celtics play with their food as well. – 9:41 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Sixers have missed 7 straight, they’re down to 37.3% from the floor in Game 2.
It’s a 12-1 run to give the Celtics their largest lead, 73-55 midway through the 3rd.
Marcus Smart back on the Boston bench after leaving dangling his right arm.
Tatum, playing with 4 fouls, is +24. – 9:37 PM
Sixers have missed 7 straight, they’re down to 37.3% from the floor in Game 2.
It’s a 12-1 run to give the Celtics their largest lead, 73-55 midway through the 3rd.
Marcus Smart back on the Boston bench after leaving dangling his right arm.
Tatum, playing with 4 fouls, is +24. – 9:37 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Smart is back on bench after suffering a right shoulder stinger and cut lip from Embiid landing on him chasing a loose ball. #Celtics #76ers – 9:37 PM
Smart is back on bench after suffering a right shoulder stinger and cut lip from Embiid landing on him chasing a loose ball. #Celtics #76ers – 9:37 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers shooting 2-9 this quarter and trail 73-55 with 5:27 left in the third. Embiid has 2 points on 1-4 shooting to go with 2 turnovers in 6:33. – 9:37 PM
Sixers shooting 2-9 this quarter and trail 73-55 with 5:27 left in the third. Embiid has 2 points on 1-4 shooting to go with 2 turnovers in 6:33. – 9:37 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart has a right shoulder stinger/lip laceration after taking a Joel Embiid splash but he’s available to return per Celtics. – 9:37 PM
Marcus Smart has a right shoulder stinger/lip laceration after taking a Joel Embiid splash but he’s available to return per Celtics. – 9:37 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Marcus Smart suffered a stinger and a cut lip, and he is available to return to the game. He’s back in the bench area – 9:36 PM
Marcus Smart suffered a stinger and a cut lip, and he is available to return to the game. He’s back in the bench area – 9:36 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
14-6 run for the Celtics out of halftime and now it’s a 73-55 lead – their largest lead of the game. C’s are doing this while Jayson Tatum has been in foul trouble and shooting just 1-7 tonight. – 9:36 PM
14-6 run for the Celtics out of halftime and now it’s a 73-55 lead – their largest lead of the game. C’s are doing this while Jayson Tatum has been in foul trouble and shooting just 1-7 tonight. – 9:36 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Marcus Smart briefly retreated to the locker room and is now back from a right shoulder stinger and a lip laceration. – 9:36 PM
Marcus Smart briefly retreated to the locker room and is now back from a right shoulder stinger and a lip laceration. – 9:36 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Marcus Smart is dealing with a right shoulder stinger AND a cut lip but is available to return regardless – 9:36 PM
Celtics announce Marcus Smart is dealing with a right shoulder stinger AND a cut lip but is available to return regardless – 9:36 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport Marcus Smart (right shoulder stinger/lip laceration) is available to return. – 9:36 PM
#NEBHInjuryReport Marcus Smart (right shoulder stinger/lip laceration) is available to return. – 9:36 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
man, already with the chest injury and then Embiid on top of him. pic.twitter.com/oL6jaBRTkX – 9:35 PM
man, already with the chest injury and then Embiid on top of him. pic.twitter.com/oL6jaBRTkX – 9:35 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart ran back to the locker room after Joel Embiid landed on top of him diving for a loose ball and Smart grabbed the back of his neck. Smart is dealing with pain in his upper back and chest from the fall in the Hawks series and a re-aggravation from Monday’s game. – 9:34 PM
Marcus Smart ran back to the locker room after Joel Embiid landed on top of him diving for a loose ball and Smart grabbed the back of his neck. Smart is dealing with pain in his upper back and chest from the fall in the Hawks series and a re-aggravation from Monday’s game. – 9:34 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid should’ve landed on the big, cushioned mattress that was laying right next to Smart, I suppose. – 9:34 PM
Embiid should’ve landed on the big, cushioned mattress that was laying right next to Smart, I suppose. – 9:34 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Marcus Smart just sprinted back to the locker room with what appeared to be a right shoulder injury. – 9:32 PM
Marcus Smart just sprinted back to the locker room with what appeared to be a right shoulder injury. – 9:32 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Embiid just landed on Marcus Smart and Smart just ran into the back with his right arm hanging and grabbing at his shoulder. – 9:32 PM
Embiid just landed on Marcus Smart and Smart just ran into the back with his right arm hanging and grabbing at his shoulder. – 9:32 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart just ran back to the locker room and looked like he was in pain. Might’ve been his right shoulder? – 9:32 PM
Marcus Smart just ran back to the locker room and looked like he was in pain. Might’ve been his right shoulder? – 9:32 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum staying on the floor with four personal fouls and 7:34 to go in the 3rd – 9:31 PM
Tatum staying on the floor with four personal fouls and 7:34 to go in the 3rd – 9:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum’s going to stay in the game, which is real risky. #Celtics #76ers – 9:30 PM
Tatum’s going to stay in the game, which is real risky. #Celtics #76ers – 9:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden stayed down for awhile after catching an inadvertent hit to the face from Jayson Tatum, who picked up his fourth foul.
Philly is now 2-for-17 from 3, and trails 68-54 midway through the third. – 9:30 PM
James Harden stayed down for awhile after catching an inadvertent hit to the face from Jayson Tatum, who picked up his fourth foul.
Philly is now 2-for-17 from 3, and trails 68-54 midway through the third. – 9:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
If you’re looking for good play-by-play of 76ers-Celtics, join us on @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 9:30 PM
If you’re looking for good play-by-play of 76ers-Celtics, join us on @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 9:30 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Fourth foul on Tatum at the 7:34 mark in the third quarter.
Philly takes a TO with Harden still on the ground. – 9:27 PM
Fourth foul on Tatum at the 7:34 mark in the third quarter.
Philly takes a TO with Harden still on the ground. – 9:27 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I said it a few times over the last few days but Brown shot 80 percent from the field and only got 10 shots the other night, the Celtics not making that mistake again is like half of the difference tonight lol – 9:27 PM
I said it a few times over the last few days but Brown shot 80 percent from the field and only got 10 shots the other night, the Celtics not making that mistake again is like half of the difference tonight lol – 9:27 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Harden’s 2-11 FG after that magnificent G1. Hasn’t been able to exploit matchups like he did on Monday. – 9:27 PM
Harden’s 2-11 FG after that magnificent G1. Hasn’t been able to exploit matchups like he did on Monday. – 9:27 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Ugly stretch for Embiid.
I can see the debate shows writing their scripts up for tomorrow morning lol. – 9:26 PM
Ugly stretch for Embiid.
I can see the debate shows writing their scripts up for tomorrow morning lol. – 9:26 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
This may change later, but Embiid is actively hurting the Sixers right now. Boston should be up by more than 12 – 9:26 PM
This may change later, but Embiid is actively hurting the Sixers right now. Boston should be up by more than 12 – 9:26 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Al Horford is finally earning some of that contract the Sixers gave him. – 9:25 PM
Al Horford is finally earning some of that contract the Sixers gave him. – 9:25 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Tobias Harris thought it was a good idea to throw an alley-oop lob to a guy wearing the offensive lineman knee brace? – 9:25 PM
Tobias Harris thought it was a good idea to throw an alley-oop lob to a guy wearing the offensive lineman knee brace? – 9:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tucker, Maxey with pretty nice strips on the baseline guarding Tatum, Brown with attempts to keep the ball in-bounds. – 9:24 PM
Tucker, Maxey with pretty nice strips on the baseline guarding Tatum, Brown with attempts to keep the ball in-bounds. – 9:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart’s been good today, so as a result, this game has to descend into pure chaos lol – 9:24 PM
Marcus Smart’s been good today, so as a result, this game has to descend into pure chaos lol – 9:24 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Smart’s taken as many shots as Tatum and Jaylen combined but so far it’s actually working out lol – 9:22 PM
Smart’s taken as many shots as Tatum and Jaylen combined but so far it’s actually working out lol – 9:22 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart just throwing the kitchen sink at the Sixers in Game 2. – 9:22 PM
Marcus Smart just throwing the kitchen sink at the Sixers in Game 2. – 9:22 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
for your halftime viewing pleasure: all 5 of @Joel Embiid‘s blocks. pic.twitter.com/jdTmPatpdl – 9:21 PM
for your halftime viewing pleasure: all 5 of @Joel Embiid‘s blocks. pic.twitter.com/jdTmPatpdl – 9:21 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics keep turnovers low (3 for 3 pts with two of the turnovers being offensive foul calls vs Jayson Tatum), a key to Boston leading Philly 57-49 at the half.
🌟🌟🌟Marcus Smart 13 pts, 5 rebounds
🌟🌟Joel Embiid 13 pts
🌟Jaylen Brown 16 pts, 6-for-9 shooting pic.twitter.com/tTHx8ACeDg – 9:18 PM
Celtics keep turnovers low (3 for 3 pts with two of the turnovers being offensive foul calls vs Jayson Tatum), a key to Boston leading Philly 57-49 at the half.
🌟🌟🌟Marcus Smart 13 pts, 5 rebounds
🌟🌟Joel Embiid 13 pts
🌟Jaylen Brown 16 pts, 6-for-9 shooting pic.twitter.com/tTHx8ACeDg – 9:18 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Celtics first-half box pic.twitter.com/1znVpxGJXF – 9:18 PM
#Sixers vs. #Celtics first-half box pic.twitter.com/1znVpxGJXF – 9:18 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
With Jayson Tatum only playing 13 minutes in first half due to foul trouble, C’s will have the ability to roll with him for the entire second half while keeping him at his usual minutes. – 9:16 PM
With Jayson Tatum only playing 13 minutes in first half due to foul trouble, C’s will have the ability to roll with him for the entire second half while keeping him at his usual minutes. – 9:16 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Watch 76ers-Celtics with me and @Nate Duncan on @WatchPlayback playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 9:15 PM
Watch 76ers-Celtics with me and @Nate Duncan on @WatchPlayback playback.tv/nateduncannba?… – 9:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tatum with 3 fouls and 1 bucket and Boston up 8, down 1-0 at home
Scope will be out after halftime. – 9:12 PM
Tatum with 3 fouls and 1 bucket and Boston up 8, down 1-0 at home
Scope will be out after halftime. – 9:12 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the chess match: with 2:16 left, doc subs mcdaniels in for maxey. mazzulla responds by subbing rob in for grant (mcdaniels gives rob someone to ignore on defense).
30 seconds go by and doc subs niang in for mcdaniels. so mazzulla subs grant back in for rob – 9:11 PM
the chess match: with 2:16 left, doc subs mcdaniels in for maxey. mazzulla responds by subbing rob in for grant (mcdaniels gives rob someone to ignore on defense).
30 seconds go by and doc subs niang in for mcdaniels. so mazzulla subs grant back in for rob – 9:11 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
One of the Sixers screwed up big time on defense here. Who was it and why?
Bonus points if you can say what play the Celtics were set up to run. pic.twitter.com/OhvZb1JQQE – 9:10 PM
One of the Sixers screwed up big time on defense here. Who was it and why?
Bonus points if you can say what play the Celtics were set up to run. pic.twitter.com/OhvZb1JQQE – 9:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Embiid just took a spill after hitting a pull up 2 and looked like he jumped to shake something off. Shot blocking made an impact, but #Celtics did not fear going at him and putting him in actions pic.twitter.com/ygAWIGl0bs – 9:08 PM
Embiid just took a spill after hitting a pull up 2 and looked like he jumped to shake something off. Shot blocking made an impact, but #Celtics did not fear going at him and putting him in actions pic.twitter.com/ygAWIGl0bs – 9:08 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers trail by eight points after a half in which they shot 1 for 13 from three-point range.
Joel Embiid’s got 13 points in his return (3-5 FGs, 7-8 FTs), as well as five blocks. More decisive and aggressive offensively late in the second quarter. – 9:07 PM
Sixers trail by eight points after a half in which they shot 1 for 13 from three-point range.
Joel Embiid’s got 13 points in his return (3-5 FGs, 7-8 FTs), as well as five blocks. More decisive and aggressive offensively late in the second quarter. – 9:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3-point shooting at halftime in Boston:
– Philadelphia 76ers (1/13)
– Jaylen Brown (2/3)
– Malcolm Brogdon (2/3)
*Brogdon outscoring entire 76ers bench 10-4 by himself – 9:07 PM
3-point shooting at halftime in Boston:
– Philadelphia 76ers (1/13)
– Jaylen Brown (2/3)
– Malcolm Brogdon (2/3)
*Brogdon outscoring entire 76ers bench 10-4 by himself – 9:07 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers stay within 8 at halftime, despite struggling (1-13/7.7% 3fg) from deep. Kept it close and playing hard. Second half should be fun.
Harden: 11 PTS / 9 REB / 3 AST
Embiid: 13 PTS / 5 BLK
Maxey: 13 PTS / 6-10 fg
Harris: 8 PTS / 6 REB – 9:07 PM
The @sixers stay within 8 at halftime, despite struggling (1-13/7.7% 3fg) from deep. Kept it close and playing hard. Second half should be fun.
Harden: 11 PTS / 9 REB / 3 AST
Embiid: 13 PTS / 5 BLK
Maxey: 13 PTS / 6-10 fg
Harris: 8 PTS / 6 REB – 9:07 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers need somebody outside of…
Embiid/Harden/Maxey/Harris/Melton/Reed
to have a positive second half. The other role players have been brutal. Still a very winnable game. – 9:06 PM
Sixers need somebody outside of…
Embiid/Harden/Maxey/Harris/Melton/Reed
to have a positive second half. The other role players have been brutal. Still a very winnable game. – 9:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
(Boston really looks to get up end of quarter heaves. Sixers routinely let those go.) – 9:06 PM
(Boston really looks to get up end of quarter heaves. Sixers routinely let those go.) – 9:06 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
57-49 Celtics lead at the half
Boston’s defense is much, much more dialed in. But Embiid, Harden, and Maxeu are playing well enough to keep it interesting. – 9:06 PM
57-49 Celtics lead at the half
Boston’s defense is much, much more dialed in. But Embiid, Harden, and Maxeu are playing well enough to keep it interesting. – 9:06 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
57-49 Boston lead at the half.
Brown (16), Smart (13) and Brogdon (10) lead the way for Boston. Tatum has 7 on 1-4 shooting and spent the last 5 minutes on the bench with foul trouble.
Embiid has 13 points, 2 boards and 5 blocks. Maxey has 13 and Harden 11/9/3 for Sixers. – 9:06 PM
57-49 Boston lead at the half.
Brown (16), Smart (13) and Brogdon (10) lead the way for Boston. Tatum has 7 on 1-4 shooting and spent the last 5 minutes on the bench with foul trouble.
Embiid has 13 points, 2 boards and 5 blocks. Maxey has 13 and Harden 11/9/3 for Sixers. – 9:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Celtics 57, Sixers 49. Sixers have to feel decent about being within striking distance after shooting under 40 percent for the bulk of the half, including 1-of-13 from deep. Embiid and Maxey both have 13 points. Harden has 11 and 9 but is 2-of-10 from the floor. – 9:06 PM
Halftime: Celtics 57, Sixers 49. Sixers have to feel decent about being within striking distance after shooting under 40 percent for the bulk of the half, including 1-of-13 from deep. Embiid and Maxey both have 13 points. Harden has 11 and 9 but is 2-of-10 from the floor. – 9:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Celtics 57, Sixers 49.
Some huge shots from Marcus Smart down the stretch in the 2nd with Jayson Tatum in foul trouble keeps Boston in front. Smart had a big close to the first, too, and has 13 points.
Embiid & Maxey have 13 each for Philly, which is 1-for-13 from 3. – 9:06 PM
Halftime: Celtics 57, Sixers 49.
Some huge shots from Marcus Smart down the stretch in the 2nd with Jayson Tatum in foul trouble keeps Boston in front. Smart had a big close to the first, too, and has 13 points.
Embiid & Maxey have 13 each for Philly, which is 1-for-13 from 3. – 9:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Smart hit Tuck a lot harder on a loose ball than Tyrese just hit White. Only Maxey picked up a foul and checks out.
I keep seeing drone cameras out here, why not use some for help on a few of these 50-50 calls. – 9:04 PM
Smart hit Tuck a lot harder on a loose ball than Tyrese just hit White. Only Maxey picked up a foul and checks out.
I keep seeing drone cameras out here, why not use some for help on a few of these 50-50 calls. – 9:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Double-double alert. Harden with 11 points and nine rebounds. – 9:03 PM
Double-double alert. Harden with 11 points and nine rebounds. – 9:03 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics on a 2:58 scoring drought and counting. Sixers on an 7-0 run in the meantime to cut it to a 5-point game. – 9:02 PM
Celtics on a 2:58 scoring drought and counting. Sixers on an 7-0 run in the meantime to cut it to a 5-point game. – 9:02 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Sixers are 1 for 12 from three and down just 5.
Not great for the Celtics. – 9:02 PM
Sixers are 1 for 12 from three and down just 5.
Not great for the Celtics. – 9:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics up 12 then have gone on a 2:58 scoring skid and #76ers on a 6-0 run. – 9:02 PM
#Celtics up 12 then have gone on a 2:58 scoring skid and #76ers on a 6-0 run. – 9:02 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Red Panda performing at halftime of Celtics-Sixers… Concession stands at the Garden gotta be looking at a 40 percent hit. – 9:02 PM
Red Panda performing at halftime of Celtics-Sixers… Concession stands at the Garden gotta be looking at a 40 percent hit. – 9:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I like these cut and kick-out sets but they’re getting a little repetitive. Seems like only #Celtics answer for avoiding Embiid inside right now. – 9:02 PM
I like these cut and kick-out sets but they’re getting a little repetitive. Seems like only #Celtics answer for avoiding Embiid inside right now. – 9:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tyrese Maxey looking as though he’s figured out how to score against the Celtics is the game-changer that you remember most if the Sixers end up winning this series. – 9:00 PM
Tyrese Maxey looking as though he’s figured out how to score against the Celtics is the game-changer that you remember most if the Sixers end up winning this series. – 9:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Maxey has been the Sixers’ best offensive option, thus far. He has 13 points on 6-10 shooting. – 8:59 PM
Maxey has been the Sixers’ best offensive option, thus far. He has 13 points on 6-10 shooting. – 8:59 PM
BLOCKDave Early @DavidEarly
What’s the name of the ref who called Tucker’s retaliatory shoulder bump but not Brown’s “forearm shiver” as Reggie called it?
That should be reviewable even if you must count the Horford 3, to get the personal fouls rights. Disgusting. Ref was right there! – 8:56 PM
What’s the name of the ref who called Tucker’s retaliatory shoulder bump but not Brown’s “forearm shiver” as Reggie called it?
That should be reviewable even if you must count the Horford 3, to get the personal fouls rights. Disgusting. Ref was right there! – 8:56 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
smart, brogdon, white, jaylen, horford is one of the best lineups you can play against the sixers when embiid isn’t on the floor – 8:56 PM
smart, brogdon, white, jaylen, horford is one of the best lineups you can play against the sixers when embiid isn’t on the floor – 8:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden was just super vocal at the start of that timeout huddle before Doc came over after convening with his assistants. – 8:55 PM
James Harden was just super vocal at the start of that timeout huddle before Doc came over after convening with his assistants. – 8:55 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics led Game 1 by 12 with 3:31 left in the first half.
Celtics lead Game 2 by 12 with 4:41 left in the first half. – 8:55 PM
Celtics led Game 1 by 12 with 3:31 left in the first half.
Celtics lead Game 2 by 12 with 4:41 left in the first half. – 8:55 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the sixers looked like they were sightseeing abroad on that derrick white offensive rebound – 8:55 PM
the sixers looked like they were sightseeing abroad on that derrick white offensive rebound – 8:55 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Good start by Boston but still need to get the drone more involved, haven’t passed it to him once. – 8:55 PM
Good start by Boston but still need to get the drone more involved, haven’t passed it to him once. – 8:55 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Love this from Mazzulla. Watch him wave to send Grant Williams strong side corner (Danny Green cut).
It’s not a super common cut, catches Sixers off guard. Wide open 3. pic.twitter.com/Y7eSndJgCg – 8:55 PM
Love this from Mazzulla. Watch him wave to send Grant Williams strong side corner (Danny Green cut).
It’s not a super common cut, catches Sixers off guard. Wide open 3. pic.twitter.com/Y7eSndJgCg – 8:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Al Horford misses one 3, but Derrick White gets the loose ball and Horford doesn’t miss a second chance.
Boston is 7-for-16 (43.8 percent) on 3s.
This season, regular season and playoffs, Boston is 34-2 when it hits 40 percent of its 3s, and 27-26 when it doesn’t.
C’s up 50-38 – 8:55 PM
Al Horford misses one 3, but Derrick White gets the loose ball and Horford doesn’t miss a second chance.
Boston is 7-for-16 (43.8 percent) on 3s.
This season, regular season and playoffs, Boston is 34-2 when it hits 40 percent of its 3s, and 27-26 when it doesn’t.
C’s up 50-38 – 8:55 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
That wasn’t a swing from PJ Tucker. He was telling his teammate to get back on defense. – 8:54 PM
That wasn’t a swing from PJ Tucker. He was telling his teammate to get back on defense. – 8:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Great play design. Smart on ball, Brown cutting to draw in the defense and Horford in the corner for a 3. Looks like Harden & Maxey didn’t even try to box White out. – 8:54 PM
Great play design. Smart on ball, Brown cutting to draw in the defense and Horford in the corner for a 3. Looks like Harden & Maxey didn’t even try to box White out. – 8:54 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
8-2 Celtics run makes it 50-38. C’s shooting 43.8% from 3 while the Sixers are at 9.1%. – 8:54 PM
8-2 Celtics run makes it 50-38. C’s shooting 43.8% from 3 while the Sixers are at 9.1%. – 8:54 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Classic give and go where Horford front rims the 3, White swoops in and taps it over to him, then Horford buries it. Just like they drew it up. – 8:54 PM
Classic give and go where Horford front rims the 3, White swoops in and taps it over to him, then Horford buries it. Just like they drew it up. – 8:54 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Playing same number of minutes in multiple shorter shifts rather than just having one long rest in the mid-half is actually way better from a rest/recovery perspective … but nobody does it except for injury situations like Embiid tonight.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk. – 8:53 PM
Playing same number of minutes in multiple shorter shifts rather than just having one long rest in the mid-half is actually way better from a rest/recovery perspective … but nobody does it except for injury situations like Embiid tonight.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk. – 8:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Only upside to Tatum checking out is Brown gets a ton of ball time to close the half. 6/8 with 16 pts. – 8:53 PM
Only upside to Tatum checking out is Brown gets a ton of ball time to close the half. 6/8 with 16 pts. – 8:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tucker drew Tatum’s third on a charge. Harlan called Harden Jalen Hurts after the full court entry pass. – 8:52 PM
Tucker drew Tatum’s third on a charge. Harlan called Harden Jalen Hurts after the full court entry pass. – 8:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Third foul on Tatum, who heads to the bench with 5:33 to play in the first half
Tatum has 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists on the night – 8:52 PM
Third foul on Tatum, who heads to the bench with 5:33 to play in the first half
Tatum has 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists on the night – 8:52 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tatum goes to the bench with three fouls with 5:33 before intermission. – 8:51 PM
Tatum goes to the bench with three fouls with 5:33 before intermission. – 8:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Bad transition defense by Boston so far leading to about 3 easy Philly leak-outs. – 8:51 PM
Bad transition defense by Boston so far leading to about 3 easy Philly leak-outs. – 8:51 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum picks up his 3rd foul, 2 of those being charges. – 8:51 PM
Jayson Tatum picks up his 3rd foul, 2 of those being charges. – 8:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum just picked up his third foul on a charge with 5:33 to go in the first half, and immediately checks out of the game. – 8:51 PM
Jayson Tatum just picked up his third foul on a charge with 5:33 to go in the first half, and immediately checks out of the game. – 8:51 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Third foul on Tatum, his second charge and he heads to the bench at the 5:33 mark of 2Q. #Celtics #76ers – 8:51 PM
Third foul on Tatum, his second charge and he heads to the bench at the 5:33 mark of 2Q. #Celtics #76ers – 8:51 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Really encouraging opening half so far from Boston.
But as @justinquinnn and I discussed on the most recent @CelticsLab, it’s the second half and crunch time that really matters tonight. – 8:51 PM
Really encouraging opening half so far from Boston.
But as @justinquinnn and I discussed on the most recent @CelticsLab, it’s the second half and crunch time that really matters tonight. – 8:51 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
This is the most blocked shots (5) that Joel Embiid has ever had in the first half of a game (reg season or playoffs) – 8:50 PM
This is the most blocked shots (5) that Joel Embiid has ever had in the first half of a game (reg season or playoffs) – 8:50 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Joel Embiid, as you are seeing now, already with 5 blocks tonight. – 8:49 PM
Joel Embiid, as you are seeing now, already with 5 blocks tonight. – 8:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid has reached seven blocks in a game twice — November 15, 2017 at the Lakers, November of this season vs. Utah in a 59-point performance.
With 6:41 to go in the second quarter, he already has five blocks. – 8:48 PM
Joel Embiid has reached seven blocks in a game twice — November 15, 2017 at the Lakers, November of this season vs. Utah in a 59-point performance.
With 6:41 to go in the second quarter, he already has five blocks. – 8:48 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
There is a reason the Sixers were +A Million with Embiid on the floor in the Toronto series 4 years ago even with as bad as he was on offense vs. Gasol. Rim protection has been absurd tonight so far. – 8:47 PM
There is a reason the Sixers were +A Million with Embiid on the floor in the Toronto series 4 years ago even with as bad as he was on offense vs. Gasol. Rim protection has been absurd tonight so far. – 8:47 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the celtics are making embiid protect the rim and his response pretty much every time has been “ok you got it” – 8:47 PM
the celtics are making embiid protect the rim and his response pretty much every time has been “ok you got it” – 8:47 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid’s rim protection midway through Q2 (13 mins):
5 (!) Blocks. – 8:47 PM
Joel Embiid’s rim protection midway through Q2 (13 mins):
5 (!) Blocks. – 8:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Grant Williams is staying in the game as Rob Williams comes out, even with Embiid hitting the bench. Mazzulla riding with Williams even as Embiid has gotten a few shots over him, as Grant has been going to the mat with Embiid this whole time and sprinting in transition. – 8:47 PM
Grant Williams is staying in the game as Rob Williams comes out, even with Embiid hitting the bench. Mazzulla riding with Williams even as Embiid has gotten a few shots over him, as Grant has been going to the mat with Embiid this whole time and sprinting in transition. – 8:47 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tyrese Maxey is definitely impacting this series with his speed. #Celtics will have to react to that. #76ers – 8:46 PM
Tyrese Maxey is definitely impacting this series with his speed. #Celtics will have to react to that. #76ers – 8:46 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers’ best offense so far has been Joel Embiid’s rim protection. – 8:46 PM
The Sixers’ best offense so far has been Joel Embiid’s rim protection. – 8:46 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid has deterred a ton of points it seems here. But you wonder if his mere presence offensively has some of the other guys who had more rhythm without him deferring. – 8:46 PM
Embiid has deterred a ton of points it seems here. But you wonder if his mere presence offensively has some of the other guys who had more rhythm without him deferring. – 8:46 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Insane block from Embiid on Brown.
Also 2 record scratches from Tucker in the span of about 15 seconds. Shoot the ball. – 8:45 PM
Insane block from Embiid on Brown.
Also 2 record scratches from Tucker in the span of about 15 seconds. Shoot the ball. – 8:45 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Rob Williams takes a seat after playing 12 minutes already. Only played 20 total in Game 1. – 8:45 PM
Rob Williams takes a seat after playing 12 minutes already. Only played 20 total in Game 1. – 8:45 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers are getting clean looks. They’re three are just not falling, shooting 1-11. However, Embiid has four blocks in 13 minutes at the other end. – 8:45 PM
The Sixers are getting clean looks. They’re three are just not falling, shooting 1-11. However, Embiid has four blocks in 13 minutes at the other end. – 8:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just stopped a Jaylen Brown dunk at the rim, and is now up to four blocks in 13 minutes tonight. Safe to say there’s a slightly bigger rim presence for Philly tonight.
But Boston leads 42-34 midway through the second, as Philly is 1-for-11 from 3. – 8:45 PM
Joel Embiid just stopped a Jaylen Brown dunk at the rim, and is now up to four blocks in 13 minutes tonight. Safe to say there’s a slightly bigger rim presence for Philly tonight.
But Boston leads 42-34 midway through the second, as Philly is 1-for-11 from 3. – 8:45 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Embiid is clearly miles and miles away from 100 percent, but his rim protection has been excellent in this half. – 8:45 PM
Embiid is clearly miles and miles away from 100 percent, but his rim protection has been excellent in this half. – 8:45 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Four blocks for Embiid before halftime. #Celtics have to account for his rim protection. – 8:44 PM
Four blocks for Embiid before halftime. #Celtics have to account for his rim protection. – 8:44 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Harden has played alongside three other MVPs 👀 pic.twitter.com/heZ8Wcj1SQ – 8:44 PM
Harden has played alongside three other MVPs 👀 pic.twitter.com/heZ8Wcj1SQ – 8:44 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Grant Williams picks up his 2nd foul, but more importantly, Jayson Tatum didn’t get called for his 3rd. – 8:41 PM
Grant Williams picks up his 2nd foul, but more importantly, Jayson Tatum didn’t get called for his 3rd. – 8:41 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Right now this feels a lot more like a typical Celtics-Sixers game that we’ve seen in recent years. However it ends, this game makes much more sense than Game 1 so far – 8:41 PM
Right now this feels a lot more like a typical Celtics-Sixers game that we’ve seen in recent years. However it ends, this game makes much more sense than Game 1 so far – 8:41 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Think I heard @johnhollinger screaming from the Atlanta suburbs 10 miles away from me on this Paul Reed pass. pic.twitter.com/ghfNbbmeyl – 8:41 PM
Think I heard @johnhollinger screaming from the Atlanta suburbs 10 miles away from me on this Paul Reed pass. pic.twitter.com/ghfNbbmeyl – 8:41 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers had the Celtics down to another late shot clock when Tatum just bulldozed McDaniels for FTs. Looked like Joel caught a little contact he didn’t like on the brace too. – 8:40 PM
Sixers had the Celtics down to another late shot clock when Tatum just bulldozed McDaniels for FTs. Looked like Joel caught a little contact he didn’t like on the brace too. – 8:40 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Some small but important mistakes from McDaniels so far — Brogdon has gotten two clean looks at pull-up threes with Jalen misjudging or miscommunicating. Then the foul on Tatum there. – 8:40 PM
Some small but important mistakes from McDaniels so far — Brogdon has gotten two clean looks at pull-up threes with Jalen misjudging or miscommunicating. Then the foul on Tatum there. – 8:40 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid with 3 blocks in the first 11 minutes of play in this one. Looks really impressive physically, especially given how little he was doing on the court just a few days ago. – 8:40 PM
Joel Embiid with 3 blocks in the first 11 minutes of play in this one. Looks really impressive physically, especially given how little he was doing on the court just a few days ago. – 8:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden already has more FTs in Game 2 than he had all of Game 1
But the 3-ball isn’t there for him yet. And Joel being back is helping the interior defense but not the offense… 76ers missed 5 of 6 in the paint – 8:39 PM
Harden already has more FTs in Game 2 than he had all of Game 1
But the 3-ball isn’t there for him yet. And Joel being back is helping the interior defense but not the offense… 76ers missed 5 of 6 in the paint – 8:39 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Wait, Embiid is playing? (Things I just found out when I turned on my television.) – 8:39 PM
Wait, Embiid is playing? (Things I just found out when I turned on my television.) – 8:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum and Embiid with a little contact at the rim and Embiid reaches for that knee. Seems ok, but he’s definitely aware of it. – 8:39 PM
Tatum and Embiid with a little contact at the rim and Embiid reaches for that knee. Seems ok, but he’s definitely aware of it. – 8:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Embiid landed awkwardly helping on that Tatum drive and grabbed his knee immediately. – 8:39 PM
Embiid landed awkwardly helping on that Tatum drive and grabbed his knee immediately. – 8:39 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
OK, so now Marcus Smart is catching reverse alley-oops? pic.twitter.com/MzXL3Jw49r – 8:38 PM
OK, so now Marcus Smart is catching reverse alley-oops? pic.twitter.com/MzXL3Jw49r – 8:38 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Didn’t know Marcus Smart had a reverse in him. 7 straight points for him. – 8:37 PM
Didn’t know Marcus Smart had a reverse in him. 7 straight points for him. – 8:37 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics with the designed zone-busting alley-oop to start the second. – 8:37 PM
Celtics with the designed zone-busting alley-oop to start the second. – 8:37 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The loose ball Maxey just sort of meandered toward in the final 40 seconds was pretty rough — the Sixers’ problems have mostly been shooting the ball but can’t allow Boston to have a big edge in desperation – 8:36 PM
The loose ball Maxey just sort of meandered toward in the final 40 seconds was pretty rough — the Sixers’ problems have mostly been shooting the ball but can’t allow Boston to have a big edge in desperation – 8:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid ends the quarter with 6 points on 1-3 shooting. He’s 4-4 from the foul line, has one rebound and two blocks. The #Celtics have a 28-22 lead. Jaylen Brown leads all scorers with 13 points on 5-6. Harden has 9 on 2-6 shooting to lead #Sixers. Philly shooting 30%. – 8:35 PM
Embiid ends the quarter with 6 points on 1-3 shooting. He’s 4-4 from the foul line, has one rebound and two blocks. The #Celtics have a 28-22 lead. Jaylen Brown leads all scorers with 13 points on 5-6. Harden has 9 on 2-6 shooting to lead #Sixers. Philly shooting 30%. – 8:35 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
on 🔝 after one
13 PTS early on for @Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/GdoS1L5MiT – 8:35 PM
on 🔝 after one
13 PTS early on for @Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/GdoS1L5MiT – 8:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
The Celtics got every fortunate bounce that quarter.
The Sixers got some fortunate free throws.
28-22 Cs. – 8:34 PM
The Celtics got every fortunate bounce that quarter.
The Sixers got some fortunate free throws.
28-22 Cs. – 8:34 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics finish the 1Q strong, lead the Sixers 28-22.
🌟🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 13 pts
🌟🌟Marcus Smart 7 pts, 4 rebounds
🌟James Harden 9 pts, 5 rebounds. – 8:34 PM
Celtics finish the 1Q strong, lead the Sixers 28-22.
🌟🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 13 pts
🌟🌟Marcus Smart 7 pts, 4 rebounds
🌟James Harden 9 pts, 5 rebounds. – 8:34 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
A couple possessions so far where Boston was first to dive for loose balls. Sixers have to be ready to get grimey and also be EXTREMELY mindful of getting rolled up on in the scrums. Tucker took an awkward one. Hopefully he’s fine. – 8:34 PM
A couple possessions so far where Boston was first to dive for loose balls. Sixers have to be ready to get grimey and also be EXTREMELY mindful of getting rolled up on in the scrums. Tucker took an awkward one. Hopefully he’s fine. – 8:34 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
28-22 Celtics lead after 1. Both teams started off really slow offensively, but it picked up towards the end.
Harden leads the Sixers with 9/5, doing most of his damage (5-6) at the line. Jaylen Brown has 13 for the Celtics. He’s made nearly a third (5/16) of all shots so far. – 8:34 PM
28-22 Celtics lead after 1. Both teams started off really slow offensively, but it picked up towards the end.
Harden leads the Sixers with 9/5, doing most of his damage (5-6) at the line. Jaylen Brown has 13 for the Celtics. He’s made nearly a third (5/16) of all shots so far. – 8:34 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #76ers 28-22 after 1Q. BOS defense has been strong but PHL attempted 10 FTs. Brown 13, Smart 7, Tatum 5; Harden 9, Embiid 6. – 8:34 PM
#Celtics lead #76ers 28-22 after 1Q. BOS defense has been strong but PHL attempted 10 FTs. Brown 13, Smart 7, Tatum 5; Harden 9, Embiid 6. – 8:34 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Celtics 28, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. Like Monday night, Sixers are fortunate to be in this one after shooting 6-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-9 from 3. Going 9-of-10 from the FT line was a big help.
Embiid looks pretty good moving around and has 6 points and 2 blocks. – 8:34 PM
Celtics 28, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. Like Monday night, Sixers are fortunate to be in this one after shooting 6-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-9 from 3. Going 9-of-10 from the FT line was a big help.
Embiid looks pretty good moving around and has 6 points and 2 blocks. – 8:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Celtics 28, 76ers 22.
Marcus Smart turns the final two Celtics possessions into buckets after broken plays to help Boston maintain an advantage going into the 2nd.
After Game 1 was a shootout, both teams struggled early tonight.
Jaylen Brown has 13 to lead all scorers – 8:34 PM
After 1: Celtics 28, 76ers 22.
Marcus Smart turns the final two Celtics possessions into buckets after broken plays to help Boston maintain an advantage going into the 2nd.
After Game 1 was a shootout, both teams struggled early tonight.
Jaylen Brown has 13 to lead all scorers – 8:34 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics up 28-22 after the 1st on the Sixers. C’s held the Sixers to 30% shooting and 22 points despite 10 FTs for Embiid/Harden. – 8:33 PM
Celtics up 28-22 after the 1st on the Sixers. C’s held the Sixers to 30% shooting and 22 points despite 10 FTs for Embiid/Harden. – 8:33 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Grant Williams with the Tommy Point on the hustle play that led to Marcus Smart 3-pointer. – 8:32 PM
Grant Williams with the Tommy Point on the hustle play that led to Marcus Smart 3-pointer. – 8:32 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Lol Grant Williams complained about flopping after the 52-point Embiid game in Philly, and Embiid just got him on one. – 8:31 PM
Lol Grant Williams complained about flopping after the 52-point Embiid game in Philly, and Embiid just got him on one. – 8:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid comes back into the game with 1:02 left in the first quarter …. Bruhman get away with a flop with 56.7 seconds to play in the quarter. – 8:31 PM
Embiid comes back into the game with 1:02 left in the first quarter …. Bruhman get away with a flop with 56.7 seconds to play in the quarter. – 8:31 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid was able to spend some time at Julliard during his rehab. – 8:31 PM
Joel Embiid was able to spend some time at Julliard during his rehab. – 8:31 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Minivan parks in front of Tatum and draws a charge. Channel Kevin Love Georges. – 8:31 PM
Minivan parks in front of Tatum and draws a charge. Channel Kevin Love Georges. – 8:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Embiid has the funniest flops of all time because he’s just so massive it looks like a whacky waving inflatable tube guy when he goes down – 8:31 PM
Embiid has the funniest flops of all time because he’s just so massive it looks like a whacky waving inflatable tube guy when he goes down – 8:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers starters shooting: Harris (1-4), Tucker (0-1), Embiid (0-2), Maxey (1-3) and Harden (2-6). #NotGoodFlow – 8:29 PM
#Sixers starters shooting: Harris (1-4), Tucker (0-1), Embiid (0-2), Maxey (1-3) and Harden (2-6). #NotGoodFlow – 8:29 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
McDaniels was too far out on Brogdan, Harden too far out on smart, offer well contested 3’s not layups – 8:29 PM
McDaniels was too far out on Brogdan, Harden too far out on smart, offer well contested 3’s not layups – 8:29 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s back in after just a 2:30 break. Have to assume he’ll get another one, unlike last game when he played the entire 2nd, 3rd and 4th and faded down the stretch. – 8:27 PM
Tatum’s back in after just a 2:30 break. Have to assume he’ll get another one, unlike last game when he played the entire 2nd, 3rd and 4th and faded down the stretch. – 8:27 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
James Harden already with 6 free throws tonight, which is more than he had all of Game 1 with 4. – 8:27 PM
James Harden already with 6 free throws tonight, which is more than he had all of Game 1 with 4. – 8:27 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
BBall Paul Reed behind the back dime to Melt
pic.twitter.com/fR0QDv28j8 – 8:27 PM
BBall Paul Reed behind the back dime to Melt
pic.twitter.com/fR0QDv28j8 – 8:27 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Like this from the Celtics. Most teams won’t help off strong side corner. C’s say screw that, we’re helping off PJ Tucker. pic.twitter.com/XAbB71wn6o – 8:27 PM
Like this from the Celtics. Most teams won’t help off strong side corner. C’s say screw that, we’re helping off PJ Tucker. pic.twitter.com/XAbB71wn6o – 8:27 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
reminder to get ya out the mud hoodie before they sell out! pic.twitter.com/UUT7Swc8ub – 8:26 PM
reminder to get ya out the mud hoodie before they sell out! pic.twitter.com/UUT7Swc8ub – 8:26 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown with another fast start with 13 points on 5-6 shooting. Issue in Game 1 tho was him taking only 3 field goals after the 1st quarter. – 8:25 PM
Jaylen Brown with another fast start with 13 points on 5-6 shooting. Issue in Game 1 tho was him taking only 3 field goals after the 1st quarter. – 8:25 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Very different game from the other night. Bunch of free throws, teams struggling to score.
But Jaylen Brown has been terrific for Boston. Have thought the Sixers have played decent defense on some of his one-on-one moves, but he’s just been better. – 8:25 PM
Very different game from the other night. Bunch of free throws, teams struggling to score.
But Jaylen Brown has been terrific for Boston. Have thought the Sixers have played decent defense on some of his one-on-one moves, but he’s just been better. – 8:25 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
In their playoff history, the Celtics and Sixers are now a combined 33% from the floor in playoff games where a drone is constantly flying back and forth. – 8:25 PM
In their playoff history, the Celtics and Sixers are now a combined 33% from the floor in playoff games where a drone is constantly flying back and forth. – 8:25 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
James Harden learned how to pass by watching Paul Reed videos. – 8:25 PM
James Harden learned how to pass by watching Paul Reed videos. – 8:25 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Malcolm Brogdon having a tough time with Harden early. 2 quick fouls for him. – 8:25 PM
Malcolm Brogdon having a tough time with Harden early. 2 quick fouls for him. – 8:25 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
I see Paul Reed is out here BBalling with his passes. pic.twitter.com/5hqeo9YFJe – 8:24 PM
I see Paul Reed is out here BBalling with his passes. pic.twitter.com/5hqeo9YFJe – 8:24 PM
offense. Austin Krell @NBAKrell
How far has Paul Reed come as a defender? He made up his own mistake (leaving the floor on a Brogdon pump fake) by avoiding the contact and then recovered with a rear-side block on the jumper. – 8:23 PM
How far has Paul Reed come as a defender? He made up his own mistake (leaving the floor on a Brogdon pump fake) by avoiding the contact and then recovered with a rear-side block on the jumper. – 8:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown has 13 of Boston’s 18. On fire again in the 1st. Can’t lose him later. – 8:23 PM
Brown has 13 of Boston’s 18. On fire again in the 1st. Can’t lose him later. – 8:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid goes to the bench with 5:09 left in the first quarter. He has 2 points on a pair of foul shots. He’s 0-2 from the field l, has one rebound and one block. – 8:20 PM
Embiid goes to the bench with 5:09 left in the first quarter. He has 2 points on a pair of foul shots. He’s 0-2 from the field l, has one rebound and one block. – 8:20 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rob stops Niang inside with Grant-Brogdon switching Niang. #Celtics giving Grant another early opportunity. – 8:20 PM
Rob stops Niang inside with Grant-Brogdon switching Niang. #Celtics giving Grant another early opportunity. – 8:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just checked out after playing nearly the first seven minutes. He missed both shots, hit both of his free throws and blocked a shot. – 8:20 PM
Joel Embiid just checked out after playing nearly the first seven minutes. He missed both shots, hit both of his free throws and blocked a shot. – 8:20 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
With Embiid back, Celtics are rotating in Rob and Grant into the middle of the first so they can stay double big even with Harris and BBall Paul as the front court. – 8:20 PM
With Embiid back, Celtics are rotating in Rob and Grant into the middle of the first so they can stay double big even with Harris and BBall Paul as the front court. – 8:20 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
The Sixers are understandably going with a different rotation for Embiid.
Usually comes out in the final minutes of the first quarter or plays the whole thing. Reed gets him tonight at 5:09. – 8:19 PM
The Sixers are understandably going with a different rotation for Embiid.
Usually comes out in the final minutes of the first quarter or plays the whole thing. Reed gets him tonight at 5:09. – 8:19 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Seven minutes for Embiid’s first stint. 2 pts, 1 reb, 1 blk. #Celtics #76ers – 8:19 PM
Seven minutes for Embiid’s first stint. 2 pts, 1 reb, 1 blk. #Celtics #76ers – 8:19 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics go big with their first sub. Only used the double bigs for two minutes last game with Embiid out. Force a turnover on the first possession with it tonight. Then Robert Williams got an offensive rebound that resulted in a Brown bucket. Then Brown swatted Tucker. – 8:17 PM
The Celtics go big with their first sub. Only used the double bigs for two minutes last game with Embiid out. Force a turnover on the first possession with it tonight. Then Robert Williams got an offensive rebound that resulted in a Brown bucket. Then Brown swatted Tucker. – 8:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good defense. Love the early Horford block and Smart’s dive for a loose rebound. Not turning into offense though. Embiid’s presence takes the paint away, which is a real consideration. Ton of pull-up and catch-and-shoot jumpers not falling outside of Tatum. – 8:15 PM
Good defense. Love the early Horford block and Smart’s dive for a loose rebound. Not turning into offense though. Embiid’s presence takes the paint away, which is a real consideration. Ton of pull-up and catch-and-shoot jumpers not falling outside of Tatum. – 8:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Celtics have changed up their defensive assignments at the start of this game.
They are using Smart on Embiid with Horford roaming off Tucker on the back line. Brown is now on Harden. – 8:14 PM
Celtics have changed up their defensive assignments at the start of this game.
They are using Smart on Embiid with Horford roaming off Tucker on the back line. Brown is now on Harden. – 8:14 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
10-8 Celtics lead with 6:48 left in the first quarter. The two teams have combined to shoot 5-20 from the field and 2-11 from 3-point range.
Also a combined 6 fouls and 0 turnovers so far, so this entire thing is pretty much the inverse of the first quarter from Game 1. – 8:14 PM
10-8 Celtics lead with 6:48 left in the first quarter. The two teams have combined to shoot 5-20 from the field and 2-11 from 3-point range.
Also a combined 6 fouls and 0 turnovers so far, so this entire thing is pretty much the inverse of the first quarter from Game 1. – 8:14 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
PJ Tucker doesn’t get injured. He just fights the compromised body part into submission like a stuck vending machine. – 8:14 PM
PJ Tucker doesn’t get injured. He just fights the compromised body part into submission like a stuck vending machine. – 8:14 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Celtics game plan pretty obviously to foul the shit out of us. Will be interesting to see if the refs decide to call even 10% of them! – 8:13 PM
Celtics game plan pretty obviously to foul the shit out of us. Will be interesting to see if the refs decide to call even 10% of them! – 8:13 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Smart has started on Embiid the last few trips down, with Horford on Tucker. – 8:12 PM
Smart has started on Embiid the last few trips down, with Horford on Tucker. – 8:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Embiid almost picked up a second foul but they gave it to Tucker. – 8:11 PM
Embiid almost picked up a second foul but they gave it to Tucker. – 8:11 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The fans booed when Embiid was at the foul line while small section chanted “Overrated!” …. Then they chanting MVP while Jayson Tatum was at the foul line. pic.twitter.com/Eea59fuUiO – 8:11 PM
The fans booed when Embiid was at the foul line while small section chanted “Overrated!” …. Then they chanting MVP while Jayson Tatum was at the foul line. pic.twitter.com/Eea59fuUiO – 8:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
That Marcus Smart dive into PJ Tucker was dangerously close to causing a serious injury, Tucker’s leg was locked in there – 8:11 PM
That Marcus Smart dive into PJ Tucker was dangerously close to causing a serious injury, Tucker’s leg was locked in there – 8:11 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Liiiiiittle different offensive start to this one. Celtics are 3-of-10 from the floor. Sixers are 2-of-9. – 8:10 PM
Liiiiiittle different offensive start to this one. Celtics are 3-of-10 from the floor. Sixers are 2-of-9. – 8:10 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Marcus Smart landed on PJ Tucker’s ankle on his dive for the ball. Smart helped him up, but Tucker is limping on it. – 8:10 PM
Marcus Smart landed on PJ Tucker’s ankle on his dive for the ball. Smart helped him up, but Tucker is limping on it. – 8:10 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart absorbing contact despite the chest contusion, diving for the loose ball then helping Tucker up all in about 10 seconds lol – 8:10 PM
Marcus Smart absorbing contact despite the chest contusion, diving for the loose ball then helping Tucker up all in about 10 seconds lol – 8:10 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Celtics have extended their defensive pressure… Jaylen Brown picking up James Harden approximately three feet outside the Sixers’ dressing room door. – 8:08 PM
Celtics have extended their defensive pressure… Jaylen Brown picking up James Harden approximately three feet outside the Sixers’ dressing room door. – 8:08 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Esa defensiva de @Celtics del primer partido ante @Sixers pasa a la historia….. pic.twitter.com/QRSPssvxW3 – 8:08 PM
Esa defensiva de @Celtics del primer partido ante @Sixers pasa a la historia….. pic.twitter.com/QRSPssvxW3 – 8:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics want to guard Embiid up in touch tonight, so Harden counters by running side pick-and-roll so Embiid can roll to the nail and the Celtics have to send White over to tag. Gonna be interesting to see how Embiid functions as a roller tonight. – 8:08 PM
Celtics want to guard Embiid up in touch tonight, so Harden counters by running side pick-and-roll so Embiid can roll to the nail and the Celtics have to send White over to tag. Gonna be interesting to see how Embiid functions as a roller tonight. – 8:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After there were no free throws for the first 21 minutes or so of Game 1, Joel Embiid has gotten there within four minutes of the start of Game 2. – 8:07 PM
After there were no free throws for the first 21 minutes or so of Game 1, Joel Embiid has gotten there within four minutes of the start of Game 2. – 8:07 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
No Embiid offensive fireworks yet, but have already seen the difference he makes defensively. Blocked Smart once, altered a White shot as well. – 8:07 PM
No Embiid offensive fireworks yet, but have already seen the difference he makes defensively. Blocked Smart once, altered a White shot as well. – 8:07 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
That was such a good crosscourt pass from Embiid that PJ Tucker nearly ended up shooting – 8:07 PM
That was such a good crosscourt pass from Embiid that PJ Tucker nearly ended up shooting – 8:07 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum didn’t like the hard contact from Embiid. Kinda pushed an official off of him as he got up. – 8:06 PM
Jayson Tatum didn’t like the hard contact from Embiid. Kinda pushed an official off of him as he got up. – 8:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Hope #Celtics don’t get out of their offense trying to go after Embiid. – 8:06 PM
Hope #Celtics don’t get out of their offense trying to go after Embiid. – 8:06 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Wrote this morning about how the Celtics would start out putting Embiid in drop against Tatum or pull Embiid out on Horford and attack baseline. We’ve seen both so far in the opening minutes. theathletic.com/4484546/2023/0… – 8:05 PM
Wrote this morning about how the Celtics would start out putting Embiid in drop against Tatum or pull Embiid out on Horford and attack baseline. We’ve seen both so far in the opening minutes. theathletic.com/4484546/2023/0… – 8:05 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Reggie is at it already; says Tobias Harris has played well in every playoff game, for the Sixers… – 8:05 PM
Reggie is at it already; says Tobias Harris has played well in every playoff game, for the Sixers… – 8:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Several convos about Tatum’s defense among media peeps here prior to the game.
Needless to say, a big game from JT on the defensive end would be a huge boost for Boston. – 8:05 PM
Several convos about Tatum’s defense among media peeps here prior to the game.
Needless to say, a big game from JT on the defensive end would be a huge boost for Boston. – 8:05 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid will play in Game 2 vs. Boston and the last time he played the Celtics…
🔹52 PTS
🔹13 REB
🔹6 AST
🔹2 BLK pic.twitter.com/lLxPCyNlVz – 7:58 PM
Joel Embiid will play in Game 2 vs. Boston and the last time he played the Celtics…
🔹52 PTS
🔹13 REB
🔹6 AST
🔹2 BLK pic.twitter.com/lLxPCyNlVz – 7:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
okay is this year’s Celtics-76ers semifinals Uncut Gems or Hustle? – 7:43 PM
okay is this year’s Celtics-76ers semifinals Uncut Gems or Hustle? – 7:43 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star cleared to return for Game 2 vs. Celtics
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 7:43 PM
Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star cleared to return for Game 2 vs. Celtics
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 7:43 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
76ers-Celtics series update from @FDSportsbook with 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid (LCL sprain) returning in Game 2 tonight with Philadelphia up 1-0: pic.twitter.com/IdB7S9wRJr – 7:38 PM
76ers-Celtics series update from @FDSportsbook with 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid (LCL sprain) returning in Game 2 tonight with Philadelphia up 1-0: pic.twitter.com/IdB7S9wRJr – 7:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Boston Celtics @celtics
first five on the floor tonight
@DraftKings pic.twitter.com/mg1ZdACZQm – 7:34 PM
first five on the floor tonight
@DraftKings pic.twitter.com/mg1ZdACZQm – 7:34 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
The Sixers starters are the normal starters. Joel Embiid will play. – 7:33 PM
The Sixers starters are the normal starters. Joel Embiid will play. – 7:33 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Sixers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 3, 2023 – Game 2 Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/T0hZGv4MkU – 7:32 PM
Sixers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 3, 2023 – Game 2 Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/T0hZGv4MkU – 7:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @James Harden
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/MXaoNRMdV5 – 7:32 PM
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @James Harden
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/MXaoNRMdV5 – 7:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers make it official
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid will play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:31 PM
#Sixers make it official
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid will play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:31 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid is in tonight.
Starters:
Embiid
Tucker
Harris
Maxey
Harden – 7:31 PM
Embiid is in tonight.
Starters:
Embiid
Tucker
Harris
Maxey
Harden – 7:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Sixers say Joel Embiid is back in the starting lineup tonight for Game 2. – 7:30 PM
The Sixers say Joel Embiid is back in the starting lineup tonight for Game 2. – 7:30 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid will play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:17 PM
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid will play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:17 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Joel Embiid warming up without a brace…. With an appearance from Marcus Smart pic.twitter.com/CWfkwauywX – 7:15 PM
Joel Embiid warming up without a brace…. With an appearance from Marcus Smart pic.twitter.com/CWfkwauywX – 7:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid is out for his customary pregame warmup without any brace on his right knee. He looks to be moving around well and without any issues on it. – 7:14 PM
Joel Embiid is out for his customary pregame warmup without any brace on his right knee. He looks to be moving around well and without any issues on it. – 7:14 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Looks like a normal Embiid pregame workout to me. pic.twitter.com/nTQ49ttu7i – 7:12 PM
Looks like a normal Embiid pregame workout to me. pic.twitter.com/nTQ49ttu7i – 7:12 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid more #pregameflow #sixers #celtics #BrotherlyLove #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/CU98dukpUz – 7:10 PM
Joel Embiid more #pregameflow #sixers #celtics #BrotherlyLove #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/CU98dukpUz – 7:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Joel Embiid working out pre-game. He does look a little better today. pic.twitter.com/VOWDxFdGEk – 7:09 PM
Joel Embiid working out pre-game. He does look a little better today. pic.twitter.com/VOWDxFdGEk – 7:09 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Plenty from Joel Embiid on winning MVP, with a bunch of transcription.
libertyballers.com/2023/5/3/23710… – 7:07 PM
Plenty from Joel Embiid on winning MVP, with a bunch of transcription.
libertyballers.com/2023/5/3/23710… – 7:07 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Joel Embiid is warming up less than an hour before tip, looking fairly mobile pic.twitter.com/979yLyp2SV – 7:06 PM
Joel Embiid is warming up less than an hour before tip, looking fairly mobile pic.twitter.com/979yLyp2SV – 7:06 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
The Sixers officially upgraded Joel Embiid’s status on the injury report to Questionable tonight for Game 2. – 7:06 PM
The Sixers officially upgraded Joel Embiid’s status on the injury report to Questionable tonight for Game 2. – 7:06 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joel Embiid warming up. Looks like he has a brace on his knee. pic.twitter.com/XMJe6sQyNu – 7:04 PM
Joel Embiid warming up. Looks like he has a brace on his knee. pic.twitter.com/XMJe6sQyNu – 7:04 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Embiid takes the floor in Boston, gives a few visiting fans a brief nod to their small but mighty MVP chant pic.twitter.com/uzfgpMf9CV – 7:03 PM
Embiid takes the floor in Boston, gives a few visiting fans a brief nod to their small but mighty MVP chant pic.twitter.com/uzfgpMf9CV – 7:03 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is the specter to return for Game 2 tonight #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/mvp… via @SixersWire – 7:00 PM
Joel Embiid is the specter to return for Game 2 tonight #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/mvp… via @SixersWire – 7:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marcus Smart said he aggravated a chest injury he originally suffered in the Atlanta series when he fell there. Also discussed the defensive issues from G1. pic.twitter.com/kF66QaqTkb – 7:00 PM
Marcus Smart said he aggravated a chest injury he originally suffered in the Atlanta series when he fell there. Also discussed the defensive issues from G1. pic.twitter.com/kF66QaqTkb – 7:00 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Media all lined up waiting for newly minted MVP Joel Embiid to take the floor for warmups before Game 2 pic.twitter.com/3fNTkmZRri – 6:59 PM
Media all lined up waiting for newly minted MVP Joel Embiid to take the floor for warmups before Game 2 pic.twitter.com/3fNTkmZRri – 6:59 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart on chest contusion: “It started with the fall in Atlanta, kind of bruised my sternum, rib cage area. It’s just a lot of pressure on it to breathe and things like that.” Said he took a couple hits that caused more bruising the other day. – 6:58 PM
Marcus Smart on chest contusion: “It started with the fall in Atlanta, kind of bruised my sternum, rib cage area. It’s just a lot of pressure on it to breathe and things like that.” Said he took a couple hits that caused more bruising the other day. – 6:58 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Marcus Smart says he has a bone bruise around his sternum. Originally hurt it in the Atlanta series and reaggravated it in Game 1. Will have additional padding in the area and see how it goes tonight. – 6:57 PM
Marcus Smart says he has a bone bruise around his sternum. Originally hurt it in the Atlanta series and reaggravated it in Game 1. Will have additional padding in the area and see how it goes tonight. – 6:57 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
James Harden with another fashion statement, this time with a DIY pair of sweat shorts pic.twitter.com/1L6802u0Bm – 6:57 PM
James Harden with another fashion statement, this time with a DIY pair of sweat shorts pic.twitter.com/1L6802u0Bm – 6:57 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Derrick White often warms up pregame with assistant coach Ben Sullivan in a post drill where coach can play defense with a basketball pic.twitter.com/ehEC8q9tW7 – 6:54 PM
Derrick White often warms up pregame with assistant coach Ben Sullivan in a post drill where coach can play defense with a basketball pic.twitter.com/ehEC8q9tW7 – 6:54 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
“Like I’m Davis from New Orleans/Bitch I’m Harden I don’t miss nothing.”
White Iverson – Post Malone
AD & Harden are the two biggest stars of the 2023 playoffs. Post predicted this 8 years ago. – 6:45 PM
“Like I’m Davis from New Orleans/Bitch I’m Harden I don’t miss nothing.”
White Iverson – Post Malone
AD & Harden are the two biggest stars of the 2023 playoffs. Post predicted this 8 years ago. – 6:45 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Doc Rivers wants to keep his regular rotation if Joel Embiid plays. “If we’re not, it’s because we have to, not because we want to.” Added, “If he’s playing, he’s healthy,” and they will not risk further injury, although Rivers will be surprised how quickly he has recovered. – 6:42 PM
Doc Rivers wants to keep his regular rotation if Joel Embiid plays. “If we’re not, it’s because we have to, not because we want to.” Added, “If he’s playing, he’s healthy,” and they will not risk further injury, although Rivers will be surprised how quickly he has recovered. – 6:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rivers doesn’t know if Embiid will play with a brace. He said Embiid wore it some times and didn’t others.
“I don’t ask. I don’t get involved.” – 6:41 PM
Rivers doesn’t know if Embiid will play with a brace. He said Embiid wore it some times and didn’t others.
“I don’t ask. I don’t get involved.” – 6:41 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers: Sixers would prefer for Joel Embiid to play his normal substitution pattern, but team has two plans, will adjust if extended stints aren’t doable for him. – 6:40 PM
Doc Rivers: Sixers would prefer for Joel Embiid to play his normal substitution pattern, but team has two plans, will adjust if extended stints aren’t doable for him. – 6:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rivers: “I’ve gone back and forth on it watching (Embiid) move. If you asked me two days ago, I’d say yeah, I’d be surprised (if he played in G2).”
Said that changed in recent days. – 6:40 PM
Rivers: “I’ve gone back and forth on it watching (Embiid) move. If you asked me two days ago, I’d say yeah, I’d be surprised (if he played in G2).”
Said that changed in recent days. – 6:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says the hope is that Joel Embiid will play his normal rotational minutes tonight. He said if he’s playing in shorter, quicker bursts, it’s because he needs to, not because that’s what the 76ers want to do. – 6:40 PM
Doc Rivers says the hope is that Joel Embiid will play his normal rotational minutes tonight. He said if he’s playing in shorter, quicker bursts, it’s because he needs to, not because that’s what the 76ers want to do. – 6:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rivers on bringing back Embiid: “Players, when they’re healthy, they should play, when they’re not, they shouldn’t … I don’t get involved in it a lot … we’re not gonna risk it for anything.” – 6:39 PM
Rivers on bringing back Embiid: “Players, when they’re healthy, they should play, when they’re not, they shouldn’t … I don’t get involved in it a lot … we’re not gonna risk it for anything.” – 6:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rivers on Embiid usage: “We have two plans on that. We’re gonna go into the game with both of them and see how it goes … we’d like for him to play the normal rotation … if we’re (going with shorter rotations), we’re doing it because we have to.” – 6:39 PM
Rivers on Embiid usage: “We have two plans on that. We’re gonna go into the game with both of them and see how it goes … we’d like for him to play the normal rotation … if we’re (going with shorter rotations), we’re doing it because we have to.” – 6:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Doc said Embiid is a cross between Ewing and Hakeem. “That’s a pretty good player when you think about it.” – 6:38 PM
Doc said Embiid is a cross between Ewing and Hakeem. “That’s a pretty good player when you think about it.” – 6:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Asked Rivers about Brown only ending up with 10 FGA. He said it wasn’t a concerted Sixers effort other than wanting to run Boston off the 3PT line. – 6:37 PM
Asked Rivers about Brown only ending up with 10 FGA. He said it wasn’t a concerted Sixers effort other than wanting to run Boston off the 3PT line. – 6:37 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics preparing for tonight’s Game 2 tilt vs Sixers. pic.twitter.com/tMnyZ43ORB – 6:37 PM
Celtics preparing for tonight’s Game 2 tilt vs Sixers. pic.twitter.com/tMnyZ43ORB – 6:37 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rivers: “Free throws and layups equal wins too.”
Said the #Celtics layup line was not planned in an effort to take the 3PT away. – 6:36 PM
Rivers: “Free throws and layups equal wins too.”
Said the #Celtics layup line was not planned in an effort to take the 3PT away. – 6:36 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing in Game 2: “I hope so.” He’s warming up. Nothing official, but sounds like he’ll play. – 6:35 PM
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing in Game 2: “I hope so.” He’s warming up. Nothing official, but sounds like he’ll play. – 6:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says he was thrilled for Joel Embiid to win MVP, and was glad he got to celebrate it with his teammates, given Philly was here in Boston between games. Said that wasn’t something he’s experienced before. – 6:35 PM
Doc Rivers says he was thrilled for Joel Embiid to win MVP, and was glad he got to celebrate it with his teammates, given Philly was here in Boston between games. Said that wasn’t something he’s experienced before. – 6:35 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing tonight: “I think so. I hope so. We’ll see.”
Rivers says he hasn’t been told anything yet, but he knows Embiid has continued trending up. – 6:35 PM
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing tonight: “I think so. I hope so. We’ll see.”
Rivers says he hasn’t been told anything yet, but he knows Embiid has continued trending up. – 6:35 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Doc Rivers, on Joel Embiid’s availability for Game 2: “I hope so, I think so, we’ll see.”
As usual, he’ll go through his pregame routine and see how he feels. – 6:34 PM
Doc Rivers, on Joel Embiid’s availability for Game 2: “I hope so, I think so, we’ll see.”
As usual, he’ll go through his pregame routine and see how he feels. – 6:34 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing tonight: “I hope so, we’ll see… Yesterday was good, today was good.” – 6:34 PM
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing tonight: “I hope so, we’ll see… Yesterday was good, today was good.” – 6:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Doc on if Embiid will play tonight:
I think so, I hope so. We’ll see. pic.twitter.com/BVEGq0jpOj – 6:34 PM
Doc on if Embiid will play tonight:
I think so, I hope so. We’ll see. pic.twitter.com/BVEGq0jpOj – 6:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing tonight: “I hope so. I think so. We’ll see.” – 6:33 PM
Doc Rivers on whether Joel Embiid is playing tonight: “I hope so. I think so. We’ll see.” – 6:33 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing Game 2: “I think so. I hope so. We’ll see.” – 6:33 PM
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing Game 2: “I think so. I hope so. We’ll see.” – 6:33 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid expected to play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:31 PM
Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid expected to play against Celtics in Game 2 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Marcus Smart expected to play tonight after suffering chest contusion Game 1 vs. the 76ers.
“As far as I know, he’s feeling good,” – Joe Mazzulla
pic.twitter.com/u5dDlS1WnX – 6:29 PM
Marcus Smart expected to play tonight after suffering chest contusion Game 1 vs. the 76ers.
“As far as I know, he’s feeling good,” – Joe Mazzulla
pic.twitter.com/u5dDlS1WnX – 6:29 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Game 2 preview on BSJ: With Embiid in, Boston has to test his knee every chance they get. bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 6:26 PM
Game 2 preview on BSJ: With Embiid in, Boston has to test his knee every chance they get. bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 6:26 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Draft Kings odds to lead Game 2 in scoring:
Tatum +100
Jaylen +310
Embiid +380
Maxey +750
Harden +850
Who has the best value according to @wha1en & @BaruthaAlex? We’re getting you set for all your gaming needs… @RotoWire NBA show. Weeknights at 7p ET 📻siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/1Tq8rQQBaM – 6:25 PM
Draft Kings odds to lead Game 2 in scoring:
Tatum +100
Jaylen +310
Embiid +380
Maxey +750
Harden +850
Who has the best value according to @wha1en & @BaruthaAlex? We’re getting you set for all your gaming needs… @RotoWire NBA show. Weeknights at 7p ET 📻siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/1Tq8rQQBaM – 6:25 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Celtics coach Joe Mazzula on how to counter a zone defense: “Shoot it. Make it.”
He did elaborate that his team tried to drive into the zone Monday, instead of taking advantage of open 3s in the free spots. – 6:22 PM
Celtics coach Joe Mazzula on how to counter a zone defense: “Shoot it. Make it.”
He did elaborate that his team tried to drive into the zone Monday, instead of taking advantage of open 3s in the free spots. – 6:22 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla suggests Boston was successful attacking Philly’s man defense in Game 1, but struggled to play the right way when the Sixers went to a zone in the second half – 6:20 PM
Mazzulla suggests Boston was successful attacking Philly’s man defense in Game 1, but struggled to play the right way when the Sixers went to a zone in the second half – 6:20 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joe Mazzulla said he believes Marcus Smart (chest contusion) will play tonight. – 6:17 PM
Joe Mazzulla said he believes Marcus Smart (chest contusion) will play tonight. – 6:17 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
“As far as I know, he’s going”.
– Joe Mazzulla on Marcus Smart, who it sounds like will play tonight in Game 2. – 6:17 PM
“As far as I know, he’s going”.
– Joe Mazzulla on Marcus Smart, who it sounds like will play tonight in Game 2. – 6:17 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart (bruised chest) is playing Game 2 according to Joe Mazzulla: “As far as I know.” – 6:17 PM
Marcus Smart (bruised chest) is playing Game 2 according to Joe Mazzulla: “As far as I know.” – 6:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joe Mazzulla says he expects Marcus Smart to play with his chest contusion. – 6:17 PM
Joe Mazzulla says he expects Marcus Smart to play with his chest contusion. – 6:17 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart is feeling good and will play as far as he knows. Joel Embiid also expected to play tonight. – 6:17 PM
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart is feeling good and will play as far as he knows. Joel Embiid also expected to play tonight. – 6:17 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Sixers’ Joel Embiid reflects on journey from Cameroon to NBA MVP: ‘Improbable doesn’t mean impossible’
cbssports.com/nba/news/sixer… – 6:14 PM
Sixers’ Joel Embiid reflects on journey from Cameroon to NBA MVP: ‘Improbable doesn’t mean impossible’
cbssports.com/nba/news/sixer… – 6:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will return tonight to face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal, barring any unexpected setbacks, according to sources. – 6:13 PM
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will return tonight to face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal, barring any unexpected setbacks, according to sources. – 6:13 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luke Kornet, notably the tallest American in the NBA, with a big pregame dunk pic.twitter.com/KMaasotuXt – 6:00 PM
Luke Kornet, notably the tallest American in the NBA, with a big pregame dunk pic.twitter.com/KMaasotuXt – 6:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid: “Probably the probability of someone like me, starting playing basketball at 15, to get the chance to be the MVP of the league … I’d say it’s probably negative zero.”
inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 5:51 PM
Joel Embiid: “Probably the probability of someone like me, starting playing basketball at 15, to get the chance to be the MVP of the league … I’d say it’s probably negative zero.”
inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 5:51 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#BeatPHILA
Thank you @ArbellaIns and @PutnamToday for providing tonight’s rally towels 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BTCsARwYgP – 5:49 PM
#BeatPHILA
Thank you @ArbellaIns and @PutnamToday for providing tonight’s rally towels 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BTCsARwYgP – 5:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Paul Reed made four big shots from this spot late Monday.
Sixers-Celtics Game 2 tipping off at 8 tonight. pic.twitter.com/7v0NpAHVw2 – 5:38 PM
Paul Reed made four big shots from this spot late Monday.
Sixers-Celtics Game 2 tipping off at 8 tonight. pic.twitter.com/7v0NpAHVw2 – 5:38 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mike Muscala, JD Davison, and Justin Champagnie getting shots up ahead of Game 2 tonight
Celtics-Sixers tip tonight at 8pm pic.twitter.com/utOMjk1Bxk – 5:29 PM
Mike Muscala, JD Davison, and Justin Champagnie getting shots up ahead of Game 2 tonight
Celtics-Sixers tip tonight at 8pm pic.twitter.com/utOMjk1Bxk – 5:29 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tonight’s give away for Celtics fans: Beat Phila rally towels pic.twitter.com/QVJdJYT3jk – 5:20 PM
Tonight’s give away for Celtics fans: Beat Phila rally towels pic.twitter.com/QVJdJYT3jk – 5:20 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
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🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Can Celtics stay united while searching for answers to their G1 loss? Mazzulla looked at the offense, while players said the Sixers didn’t feel their defense. Brogdon thought Boston doubled too often, while Mazzulla said hindsight’s 20-20 on that: https://t.co/d4vrUGKHi5 pic.twitter.com/GLECyXDYkG – 5:01 PM
Can Celtics stay united while searching for answers to their G1 loss? Mazzulla looked at the offense, while players said the Sixers didn’t feel their defense. Brogdon thought Boston doubled too often, while Mazzulla said hindsight’s 20-20 on that: https://t.co/d4vrUGKHi5 pic.twitter.com/GLECyXDYkG – 5:01 PM
The Volume @TheVolumeSports
“To put that pressure on yourself and actually go deliver, I got a bunch of love and respect for that”
—@Draymond Green gives @Joel Embiid his flowers after winning NBA MVP pic.twitter.com/sdgKjQz5nC – 5:00 PM
“To put that pressure on yourself and actually go deliver, I got a bunch of love and respect for that”
—@Draymond Green gives @Joel Embiid his flowers after winning NBA MVP pic.twitter.com/sdgKjQz5nC – 5:00 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
GM Elton Brand on Joel Embiid winning MVP: “…“I’ve seen what it took for him to get to this level and I’m just so proud of him.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/six… via @SixersWire – 4:54 PM
GM Elton Brand on Joel Embiid winning MVP: “…“I’ve seen what it took for him to get to this level and I’m just so proud of him.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/six… via @SixersWire – 4:54 PM
MVP moments. Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Some DFS sites are posting two-day slates with tomorrow’s LAL at GSW on today’s slate, so I posted Thursday’s NBA Matchups early. Expecting a lot of adjustments from the Warriors.
LAL at GSW: establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m…
PHI at BOS: establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m… – 4:37 PM
Some DFS sites are posting two-day slates with tomorrow’s LAL at GSW on today’s slate, so I posted Thursday’s NBA Matchups early. Expecting a lot of adjustments from the Warriors.
LAL at GSW: establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m…
PHI at BOS: establishtherun.com/nba-matchups-m… – 4:37 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid gave a lot of love to James Harden after he won the MVP award #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/joe… via @SixersWire – 4:16 PM
Joel Embiid gave a lot of love to James Harden after he won the MVP award #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/joe… via @SixersWire – 4:16 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
“It’s my first watch!”
James Harden gifted Joel Embiid a customized “MVP” Rolex. From NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/70rxJSUfq8 – 4:11 PM
“It’s my first watch!”
James Harden gifted Joel Embiid a customized “MVP” Rolex. From NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/70rxJSUfq8 – 4:11 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
One change we’d like to see tonight — even if Embiid is back — is more minutes for Rob.
Then again we say that every game.
He’s shooting a cool .897 for postseason (26 of 28). At @DKSportsbook they’ve set his over/under for PTS+REB at 14.5. #DKpartner
pic.twitter.com/XjzodjdXVI – 4:08 PM
One change we’d like to see tonight — even if Embiid is back — is more minutes for Rob.
Then again we say that every game.
He’s shooting a cool .897 for postseason (26 of 28). At @DKSportsbook they’ve set his over/under for PTS+REB at 14.5. #DKpartner
pic.twitter.com/XjzodjdXVI – 4:08 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
“We felt like we were supposed to win that game … So for us, [Game 2] is definitely about sending a message. It’s about coming out and playing our basketball.”
nba.com/celtics/news/s… – 4:00 PM
“We felt like we were supposed to win that game … So for us, [Game 2] is definitely about sending a message. It’s about coming out and playing our basketball.”
nba.com/celtics/news/s… – 4:00 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
En el descanso del choque de hoy entre @Sixers y @Celtics, acompáñame en el IG Live del #MediotiempoConÁlvaro por la cuenta de @RitmoNBA. Saludo al primero en llegar, contesto preguntas y comparto observaciones. ¡Te espero!
#EstamosEnRitmo pic.twitter.com/Q4CYCS40iG – 3:38 PM
En el descanso del choque de hoy entre @Sixers y @Celtics, acompáñame en el IG Live del #MediotiempoConÁlvaro por la cuenta de @RitmoNBA. Saludo al primero en llegar, contesto preguntas y comparto observaciones. ¡Te espero!
#EstamosEnRitmo pic.twitter.com/Q4CYCS40iG – 3:38 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Jayson Tatum’s 26 first-half points in Game 1 were his most ever in the first half of a playoff game. He shot
11/15 overall and 4/4 from 3. JT finished the game with a team-high 39 points.
@DKSportsbook has Tatum at -125 odds to score at least 30 in Game 2 tonight. #DKPartner pic.twitter.com/2yvfXMoeOU – 3:34 PM
Jayson Tatum’s 26 first-half points in Game 1 were his most ever in the first half of a playoff game. He shot
11/15 overall and 4/4 from 3. JT finished the game with a team-high 39 points.
@DKSportsbook has Tatum at -125 odds to score at least 30 in Game 2 tonight. #DKPartner pic.twitter.com/2yvfXMoeOU – 3:34 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Here’s what Joel Embiid had to say today about his right knee injury, plus more context on his status:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 3:32 PM
Here’s what Joel Embiid had to say today about his right knee injury, plus more context on his status:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 3:32 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Jayson Tatum’s 26 first-half points in Game 1 were his most ever in the first half of a playoff game. He shot
11/15 overall and 4/4 from 3. JT finished the game with a team-high 39 points.
@DKSportsbook has Tatum at -125 odds to score at least 30 in Game 2 tonight. #DKPartner – 3:28 PM
Jayson Tatum’s 26 first-half points in Game 1 were his most ever in the first half of a playoff game. He shot
11/15 overall and 4/4 from 3. JT finished the game with a team-high 39 points.
@DKSportsbook has Tatum at -125 odds to score at least 30 in Game 2 tonight. #DKPartner – 3:28 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“My first Rolex.” – @Joel Embiid
courtesy of @James Harden 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Yljsi9F2rP – 3:26 PM
“My first Rolex.” – @Joel Embiid
courtesy of @James Harden 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Yljsi9F2rP – 3:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid wants his MVP story to serve as source of inspiration: ‘Improbable doesn’t mean impossible’ inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics #MVP – 3:14 PM
Joel Embiid wants his MVP story to serve as source of inspiration: ‘Improbable doesn’t mean impossible’ inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics #MVP – 3:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Did offense or defense cost the #Celtics. Kicked around Mazzulla’s comments on a practice edition of @TheGardenReport
by @FDSportsbook
Full: youtu.be/62KAA7QDsXg pic.twitter.com/4tWgfyZ7zH – 3:12 PM
Did offense or defense cost the #Celtics. Kicked around Mazzulla’s comments on a practice edition of @TheGardenReport
by @FDSportsbookFull: youtu.be/62KAA7QDsXg pic.twitter.com/4tWgfyZ7zH – 3:12 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: The Warriors have waged playoff battles against all sorts of future Hall of Famers over the years, from LeBron to KD to Kawhi to Harden to CP3 to Jokic.
This version of Anthony Davis is a new type of challenge. @PostSports @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05… – 3:01 PM
Column: The Warriors have waged playoff battles against all sorts of future Hall of Famers over the years, from LeBron to KD to Kawhi to Harden to CP3 to Jokic.
This version of Anthony Davis is a new type of challenge. @PostSports @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05… – 3:01 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here from Boston on Arthur Embiid playing a giant role in the Joel Embiid movie:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 2:39 PM
New story here from Boston on Arthur Embiid playing a giant role in the Joel Embiid movie:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 2:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid said the chances of his unique path leading him to becoming the NBA’s MVP — including starting playing basketball at 15 in Cameroon — were “probably less than negative zero,” and proof that “improbable doesn’t mean impossible.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:33 PM
New ESPN story: Joel Embiid said the chances of his unique path leading him to becoming the NBA’s MVP — including starting playing basketball at 15 in Cameroon — were “probably less than negative zero,” and proof that “improbable doesn’t mean impossible.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Atop MVP mountain, Joel Embiid found time for all the people who helped him get there — coaches, physical therapists, teammates, his fiancée, and especially his son.
Embiid’s quest to make Arthur, Cameroon, and everyone who has helped him feel proud:
phillyvoice.com/joel-embiid-mv… – 2:09 PM
Atop MVP mountain, Joel Embiid found time for all the people who helped him get there — coaches, physical therapists, teammates, his fiancée, and especially his son.
Embiid’s quest to make Arthur, Cameroon, and everyone who has helped him feel proud:
phillyvoice.com/joel-embiid-mv… – 2:09 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
That time half a dozen reporters got Bill Self off to the side at the 2014 NBA Draft, and he said Embiid comparisons to Hakeem Olajuwon were “very fair.”
Good call, Bill.
zagsblog.com/2014/06/26/bil… – 2:02 PM
That time half a dozen reporters got Bill Self off to the side at the 2014 NBA Draft, and he said Embiid comparisons to Hakeem Olajuwon were “very fair.”
Good call, Bill.
zagsblog.com/2014/06/26/bil… – 2:02 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
raise your hand if you will be there. 🙋
@NJMIns pic.twitter.com/4x1EnwsB3Z – 2:01 PM
raise your hand if you will be there. 🙋
@NJMIns pic.twitter.com/4x1EnwsB3Z – 2:01 PM