"During the closing minutes of the 76ers play-in game victory against Orlando, fans at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena started a 'We want Boston' chant. The Celtics have the most championships in NBA history, and their most recent win came in 2024."
"With the game out of reach late in the fourth quarter, fans at TD Garden began chanting 'We want Boston', mocking the comments from the Philadelphia fans. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said, 'It's just part of - there's a history to the series, which I can appreciate.'"
"It has been 44 years since the 76ers last beat the Celtics in a playoff series during the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics lead this current series 1-0 after claiming a 121-93 victory in Game 1."
Philadelphia fans chanted 'We want Boston' during their play-in game victory, anticipating a playoff series against the Celtics. The Celtics, with the most NBA championships, eliminated the 76ers in the 2023 semifinals. In response to the chant, Celtics fans mocked Philadelphia during their Game 1 win. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the series' history but emphasized focusing on improvement. The Celtics lead the series 1-0 after a decisive 121-93 victory, with Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday night.
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