The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have been in control of the series so far, with convincing victories in the first two games. However, the 76ers bounced back in Game 3, putting up a strong fight in a game that was decided by just four points.
Celtics dominate 76ers in Game 1 with Tatum’s stellar performance
In Game 1, the Celtics showed why they finished higher than the 76ers in the regular season. Boston’s star player Jayson Tatum had a terrific game, scoring 32 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The 76ers struggled to keep up with the Celtics’ pace, and their star centre Joel Embiid had a disappointing game, scoring just 12 points. The Celtics’ defence was also impressive, holding the 76ers to just 89 points.
Celtics crush 76ers in Game 2 with Tatum and Walker leading the charge
Game 2 was a much more one-sided affair, with the Celtics dominating from start to finish. Tatum was once again the star of the show, scoring 33 points and dishing out five assists. Kemba Walker also had a good game, scoring 22 points and dishing out eight assists. The 76ers struggled to get anything going offensively, and Embiid once again had a quiet game, scoring just 15 points.
Game 3: 76ers win 106-102
The 76ers finally got on the board in Game 3, thanks to a strong performance from their NBA star players. Embiid bounced back from his poor form in the first two games, scoring 36 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Ben Simmons also had a good game, scoring 15 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. The Celtics put up a strong fight, with Tatum once again leading the way with 28 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 76ers’ strong performance.
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Celtics aim for 3-1 lead, 76ers seek to even series with Embiid.
The Celtics will be looking to bounce back in Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Tatum will once again be the key player for the Boston Side, and they will be hoping that he can replicate his impressive performances from the first two games. The 76ers, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their strong performance in Game 3 and level the series at 2-2. Embiid will once again be the key player for the 76ers, and they will be hoping that he can continue his impressive form.
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