2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (BOS WINS 4-3)

[76ciology]

Lineup change for the Celts tonight. Rob Williams is starting.

Like to know whats your outlook?

I think its the “i did everything” move. But it could pay off because Celts would be more familiar running it than the Sixers facing it.

I think it's a good adjustment. Rob brings a ton of energy and makes a big impact defensively blocking shots and deterring players from driving. He started last year when the C's had that incredible defensive rating and C's fans expected him to eventually start this year when he got back from the injury. But Mazzulla wanted to keep him fresh and also likes the spacing of having more shooting on the floor with White, who was great this season as a starter. But time to change it up and give the C's a spark tonight.

Agree. Sixers could also start slow trying to see what Celts up to while Celts is expected to start very energetic with Rob showing thanks to Joe and both Js proving they’re worth their supermax.

[twyzted]

Appropriate gif haha. Not trying to be a drag but I wish I felt better ugh. Having a really bad week and it hurts to just keep my eyes open for very long. It would be super cool if this game was not especially stressful but I'm not counting on it lol.

Sorry to hear that. Migraines?

Kinda yeah but not technically. I smashed my head and broke my neck in a car crash a while back and basically I have a brain injury and am extremely prone to multiple types of headaches, among other things. I'd get more into it but it's complicated lol. I've gotten a lot better at managing it over time but this week isn't a good one. My tiny pea brain is overloaded and freaking the hell out haha.

sorry to hear thar, I hope it will be a stress free game, you have a better weekend and your health gets better

[azcatz11]

Appropriate gif haha. Not trying to be a drag but I wish I felt better ugh. Having a really bad week and it hurts to just keep my eyes open for very long. It would be super cool if this game was not especially stressful but I'm not counting on it lol.

Sorry to hear that. Migraines?

Kinda yeah but not technically. I smashed my head and broke my neck in a car crash a while back and basically I have a brain injury and am extremely prone to multiple types of headaches, among other things. I'd get more into it but it's complicated lol. I've gotten a lot better at managing it over time but this week isn't a good one. My tiny pea brain is overloaded and freaking the hell out haha.

I hope you feel better. That’s horrible.

[Exp0sed]

Embiid leans into 95% of the screens

[Wolfgang630]

Smart just took that ball away from Embiid

[Diop]

That should be a flagrant on embiid

[Dzon Dilindzer]

that was not a clear path, harden was up there

[AussieCeltic]

Great adjustment. Rob helping off the strong side screen.

They’re going to force PJ to shoot 10 times

[AussieCeltic]

that was not a clear path, harden was up there

It’s a transition take foul. Have you watched basketball this year?

[Dzon Dilindzer]

brown has been better than tatum this series, he should be taking the most shots tonight (unless hes off)

[Wolfgang630]

that was not a clear path, harden was up there

It's a Take Foul, not a Clear Path. It's two different things.

[Celts17Pride]

Good start!

[Miami_Lux]

that was not a clear path, harden was up there

Clear take foul

[Dzon Dilindzer]

that was not a clear path, harden was up there

It’s a transition take foul. Have you watched basketball this year?

apparently not

[Wolfgang630]

About fking time Boston at least got off to a great start with one of these games.

[AussieCeltic]

It’s obvious to say but we needed this start. There’s plenty of pressure on Philly now.

[NBA4Lyfe]

Harden needs to take 25 shots this game, embiid is playing soft

[facothomas22]

Okay that wasn't the start I was looking for. The 76ers need to make their shots and not allow the the Celtics to get wide open 3pt shots.

[MoMan24]

Harden needs to take 25 shots this game, embiid is playing soft

If Harden doesn't have a great game yall ain't winning this one. Boston isn't laying down like they did last game.

[p0peye]

Boston can play a mean defense.