Joe Mazzulla’s questionable moves prove costly in Game 5 loss to 76ers
The Celtics blew a 13-point second half lead in their loss to the 76ers in Game 5.
The Celtics were two quarters away from a ticket to the second round on Tuesday night. Instead, a brutal showing in the second half led to Boston’s second loss at home in the series in a 113-97 defeat to the 76ers in Game 5. Boston mustered just 11 points on 13 percent shooting in the fourth quarter as the Sixers turned a close game into a runaway win.
There were ugly performances across the board by Boston in the defeat. Jaylen Brown took plenty of tough contested shots. Derrick White’s shooting woes continued.
Boston’s center rotation couldn’t slow down Joel Embiid in the second half. BETTING: The over/under is currently set at 212. 5 total points on BetMGM for Thursday’s Game 6 between the Celtics and the 76ers.
Our comprehensive BetMGM Sportsbook review provides a full guide on how to use their site. Joe Mazzulla also had a tough night, setting the stage for a stunning fourth quarter collapse by Boston. Let’s examine a few decisions that came back to bite Boston in Game 5.