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

[Wolfgang630]

I wished the Celtics had Jimmy Butler instead of Tatum. They would've won 2 rings by now. Ayson Tatum and Maxey is keeping this game close

[Castle Black]

If Tatum and Horford can give their team ANYTHING offensively, Boston has a shot. Otherwise they will lose this game.

[coopboii]

Tatum ready for that summer beach life

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[whatisacenter]

Tatum better hope his team can pull this one out or he is going to have an even rougher offseason than last....and I like Tatum.

[pr0wler]

Ok, back in this shizz somehow

[durden_tyler]

Tatum is 0 of 10 but has 7 rebunds and 6 assists. That's not necessarily bad news for Boston since you know he'll look for his shots and will make them in the 2nd half.

If Harden can show up in the 2nd half, i think Sixers will complete this comeback and advance to the East Finals.

[PierceFan4ever]

It’s a shame, Celtics have a championship level team but Tatum shoots worse than Dillion Brooks out there

[Mickey8]

Tatum going to get a triple double this game with elite defense and people will still hate

I think people are allowed to criticize the supposed super star of a team if he goes 0-10 for 1 point in the first half

He missed all the momentum killing shots.

[facothomas22]

Okay the 76ers cut the lead back to 7 points after trailing by as much as 16. This is what we needed to order to give ourselves a good chance at possibly winning the game. Others guys besides Tyrese Maxey and Joel Emiid need to show up however.

[Ni Da Ye]

Tatum fans, still think he is better than JB?

A superstar should step up when it matters the most, yes?

[Blacksheep25]

Have money on the Celtics. Clearly cheering for them.

That said. Tatum played one of the worst halves of basketball I’ve ever seen a superstar play. I’m sure he’ll redeem himself somewhat, but man, he’s puzzling. Like he doesn’t have much else when his shot isn’t falling.

[NotAKnicksFan]

Tatum will get it going second half

[jehosafats]

Tatum can’t buy one right now. Doesn’t need to force it though. They’re sending doubles, make the right play. He’s got 6 assists. I’d rather he end this game with 15 assists rather than taking bad shots

Tatum almost exclusively takes bad/tough shots in the half court. He makes them for the most part, but not today.

[durden_tyler]

Okay great run Sixers, good way to end that half and stay in the game. You need to remind the Celtics they are the ones with backs against the wall and pressure will pick up after the break if you can make this close.

[Doranku]

Have money on the Celtics. Clearly cheering for them.

That said. Tatum played one of the worst halves of basketball I’ve ever seen a superstar play. I’m sure he’ll redeem himself somewhat, but man, he’s puzzling. Like he doesn’t have much else when his shot isn’t falling.

I mean, he has 7 boards, 6 assists, and 2 blocks. He's doing other things out there but not nearly enough to offset 0-10 and the AWFUL shots he's taking.

[HoopsterJones]

Celtics up 7 despite Tatum being 0/10. Amazing.

[baksuzz]

in summer, celtics should trade for Ayton and Towns to pair them with Tatum

[azcatz11]

Tatum will get it going second half

The first half should not be discounted. That was an awful display.

[Bosnian Diehard]

Tatum is a great example of a young player going to the perfect situation. How differently would we look at him if he were drafted to a **** franchise, like Sacramento (pre-2022) for example. He’s still great, but not quite at the level everyone likes to place him at imo.

[JDR720]

The only thing worse than Tatum's shooting are ESPN's halftime shows.