"The Celtics started three players who had never before started, and in all likelihood will never again start, a postseason game: Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza. They combined for zero points, making them the first trio of playoff starters to go scoreless since starters were first tracked in the 1970-71 season."
"While Boston did squander a 3-1 lead, it was acceptable to lose a series this competitive to a healthy and resurgent Sixers team, especially without anyone on the Celtics roster who could credibly guard Embiid."
"Head coach Joe Mazzulla holistically overperformed in a season most observers had written off as a Tatumless gap year, instead taking them to 56 wins and the second seed."
"Jaylen Brown, who led the Celtics with 33 points in their losing effort, got on Twitch less than 24 hours later to break down tape from the Game 7 loss in order to develop a conspiracy theory about the officials."
The playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers saw significant shifts, particularly with injuries to key players. Joel Embiid returned strong after an appendectomy, while Jayson Tatum missed crucial games due to a knee injury. The Celtics fielded three players who had never started a postseason game, all of whom went scoreless. Despite losing a 3-1 lead, the Celtics' performance was commendable given the circumstances. However, Jaylen Brown's post-game actions raised questions about accountability and focus after the loss.
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