The Celtics faced a challenging first half against the Sixers, marked by poor defense and offensive struggles, trailing by as much as 17 points at halftime. Coach Joe Mazzulla reminded the starters of their potential benching. Jayson Tatum noted the team's need for honesty and competitive spirit, which was lacking initially. In the second half, although they faced a 26-point deficit, the Celtics fought back and ultimately turned the game around, showcasing their competitive joy and resilience.
We just had to be honest with ourselves at halftime. They had 20 points in transition. We just - our competitive spirit wasn't where it needed to be.
It was a long third quarter. It didn't go our way right away and we just had to keep fighting, but it brought the best out of us.
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