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John Karalis breaks down the Boston Celtics' disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, focusing on key players' performances and necessary adjustments.

Boston Celtics collapse in the fourth quarter as shooting woes and questionable execution haunt their 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown regain their poise? John Karalis of Celtics On SI rips into Boston's stagnant offense, highlighted by Tatum and Brown combining for just two points in the final frame, and questions why the team let an injured Joel Embiid dictate tempo. Key topics include Derrick White's ongoing shooting struggles, Payton Pritchard’s lone bright spots, and the dire consequences of mistake-prone play from Neemias Queta. Karalis unpacks Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments, dissecting what the Celtics must adjust before a pivotal Game 6 in Philadelphia. Will Boston seize the opportunity to close out the series, or are they inviting disaster with every misstep? Don't miss this passionate breakdown of the Celtics’ most head-scratching playoff loss.

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