Joel Embiid Gives Sixers NO CHANCE To Win | Neemias Queta Concerns
From Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics by Locked On Podcast Network, John Karalis
April 28, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 2668
About this episode
The episode discusses Joel Embiid's impact on the Sixers and the Celtics' strategy in the playoffs.
Joel Embiid’s return might spell doom for the Philadelphia 76ers as their offense grinds to a halt and Tyrese Maxey is forced out of rhythm. John Karalis of Celtics On SI and guest Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down how the Boston Celtics exploited Embiid’s heliocentric play, slamming home the point that Embiid’s style does little to help his teammates or the Sixers’ championship hopes. With Maxey’s usage plummeting and the Celtics feasting on a predictable attack, is Game 5 already a formality? The spotlight also turns to Neemias Queta's foul trouble and its ripple effects on Boston’s playoff potential. Can Queta rediscover his disciplined defense against elite matchups, or will his bad habits resurface at the worst time? Plus, Celtics offensive strategy stays “simple by design”—but could overreliance on straightforward reads become an issue deeper in the postseason?
People in this episode
Host: John Karalis
Guest: Tom Westerholm
Topics covered
- Joel Embiid
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Maxey
- Neemias Queta
- NBA Playoffs
- Offensive Strategy
Keywords
- Joel Embiid
- Tyrese Maxey
- Neemias Queta
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers
- NBA Playoffs
- Offensive Strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boston.com, Celtics On SI, Philadelphia 76ers
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