With no Joel Embiid available to play in Game 1 of the Boston Celtics’ 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night as the Celtics failed to capitalize on the MVP candidate’s absence in their 119-115 loss to the 76ers on Monday night.
Between ugly defensive lapses and sloppy possessions ending in turnovers, the Celtics have further enforced the idea that this is just who they are when they take the court. Can the Celtics be trusted in big moments at all anymore? What will happen with Joel Embiid and his bum knee? Will Embiid play in Game 2, or will the Cameroonian center need more time to recuperate?
Join the CLNS Media “Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman with Gary Tanguay” podcast as they discuss all of the action from Monday night’s loss, what can be improved on, and more.
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