Celtics Set Franchise Playoff Record In Game 4 Win Over 76ers
The Boston Celtics established a remarkable playoff record during their Game 4 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.
Celtics Set Franchise Playoff Record In Game 4 Win Over 76ers originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics had a dominant performance on Sunday night, securing a convincing 128-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
They showcased their perimeter shooting skills, sinking an impressive 24 3-pointers throughout the game. Boston set a franchise record for a single playoff game by making 24 3-pointers, breaking its previous postseason record of 22 3-pointers made three different times. Celtics backup guard Payton Pritchard stepped up in a big way, hitting 6 of 12 shots from behind the arc and scoring 32 points.
Jayson Tatum also contributed significantly, sinking five 3-pointers of his own. Boston's 3-point shooting improved significantly in Game 4 compared to Game 2, when it made only 13 of 50 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a 111-97 loss. The Celtics were just one 3-pointer shy of matching the playoff record for most 3-pointers made in a single playoff game, held by the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, both at 25.
Boston is aiming to clinch the series on Tuesday when the Celtics take the court for Game 5 at TD Garden, starting at 7:00 p. m. More NBA: Joel Embiid's Game 4 Vs Celtics Availability Revised By 76ers Following Doubtful Designation