""That was Celtics basketball," Celtics star Jaylen Brown said after Sunday's 123-91 win. "We've been a hard-playing team all year, that can't change now that the playoffs have started.""
""Our offense can't win us this series. I mean, our offense is important, but we got to make sure we guard. And I think tonight, we did a great job.""
"Philadelphia couldn't hit a shot, going 2-for-16 from 3 in the first half and 4-for-23 for the game, all while allowing Boston to create a 22-3 edge in points off turnovers."
"Jayson Tatum led the way with a stellar performance, including 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting with 11 rebounds and 7 assists in 32 minutes."
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their playoff series, extending their playoff winning streak against Philadelphia to six games. Jaylen Brown emphasized the importance of hard work and defense for the Celtics. Philadelphia struggled offensively, shooting poorly from three-point range and allowing Boston to capitalize on turnovers. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 25 points, showcasing his return from injury. The Celtics maintained a commanding lead throughout the game, demonstrating their dominance in the matchup.
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