Tyrese Maxey destroys bad Boston Celtics defense, Philadelphia 76ers win on Christmas
The Celtics spent way too long playing terrible defense against the Sixers on Christmas day, only picking it up long enough to remind us how good they can be. The end result was a frustrating loss to the Sixers in a game they easily could have won if they tried a little harder.
John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics’ performance, highlighting Tyrese Maxey’s standout game for the 76ers and Caleb Martin’s unexpected shooting success. The discussion covers the Celtics’ defensive lapses, Tatum’s resilience despite illness, and the need for stronger contributions from the bench, including Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
Will the Celtics find the consistency they need to maintain their championship aspirations? Tune in for an in-depth analysis and insights into the team’s evolving strategy and challenges.
2:00: game recap begins
5:06 Celtics’ Defensive Struggles
15:30 Tyrese Maxey & Caleb Martin
21:00 Celtics’ Inconsistency
31:15 Celtics’ Bench Production
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24 Comments
That would be a terrible 7th seed match up
I'm just glad we show some fight in our losses. You can't win them all but you can win most! Please let's not panic come playoff time the only reason you will remember this game is because of Christmas
Losing 3 out of the last 4 is not encouraging
I find that they’re not defending home court like they did last year very concerning
The Celtics have no identity this year.
They just simply assume that they are the best team in the league.
They only gave full effort in game 1 and the first game against the Cavs. Everything besides this has been lackluster.
Wake the F&%K Up
once again kalib martin destroys Celtics is he a superstar
Helter skelter. Joe summed it up best: “inconsistent”. And yes, the defense has been awful at times. Today in particular guys weren’t getting back (Tatum many times because he was barking at the refs which hasn’t been this bad in a minute) and were simply too late on many rotations. This and one of my biggest pet peeves; missed free throws. Sixers were 19-19 and the other night Orlando went 21-21. We can do better and need to in these close games. Not panicking by any means, but rather frustrated when they lose games that should be W’s had they simply executed. We all knew KP was going to miss a fair amount of games when we brought him here so can’t act surprised. Doesn’t take away from it sucking though. Bah humbug. Thanks for sacrificing a good part of your Christmas for us JK.🙏🏻🎄
This team is been on a funk for a month now. Everybody should relax, it’s a long season and it’s clear these boys had the least of rest during the offseason. Basketball fatigue perhaps? They just don’t look as hungry like last year when they still had something to prove. We shouldn’t panic this is nothing, Celtics will turn on the switch when it matters💪🏻
I miss Udoka basketball. Grit, pesky defense, no-nonsense shot selection. All Mazzulla has been doing for two years is demeaning those players by forcing them to shoot dozens of 3s. I could care less if it paid off last year and if it's somehow still paying off this year. I'm not overreacting: we may win another ring by playing this way for the remainder of the season, who knows? My point is: this is garbage basketball and I don't like it. It hurts. It seems like a darts match.
If you're going to play hypotheticals @33:20 add some 3s to Paul George 😅
Defence is the priority for sure. But I feel today’s loss comes at a cost of lack of attention to detail. Lack of concern controlling the ball led too way too many turnovers and what was respectable lead turned to something insurmountable. Sixers are no joke, any Celtic fan that scoffs at this statement should really reassess their expectations. Anyone who wins the chip will set the precedent for the winning formula and subsequently the framework to build a counter. Credit to the Sixers for playing great Embiid-less minutes and playing their hearts out.
Celtics heads are on the menu and anyone willing to pay the price will get it. Celtic fans, don’t be so naive to think we won the ring easily. It’ll be harder if anything to even come close again. Don’t get me wrong, this team is capable of repeating, but only if they know they’re public enemy number one.
I am not liking the KP fit this year. I feel like the team was better without him (except the paint defense)
Jaylen Brown gotta go.
Not because I think he isn’t good but I believe if we just wait then his trade value will plummet and we won’t get as much for him in return. I believe Brad Steven’s can get some very important impactful pieces around Jayson Tatum via a Jaylen Brown trade. They just don’t compliment each other all that much.
Joe mazzula is a one Dimensional coach and Porzingus was a bad Signing! 🤬🤬
Thanks John
Y’all in here saying anything Celtics know what needs to be fix Fairweather fans
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Team does not look as last year
Yall have to stop jacking up threes every possession. Yall are really becoming a one trick pony. It gonna become impossible to win if you have an off shooting night.
Philly is a BAD team…P.George is awful….and we still lost!!!
Celtics are overrated to begin with they only got to the championship last year because every other teams best player was out in every series 😂😂😂
John…please stop with the 'they'll be 'fine' stuff. IMHO, be real, they're playing terribly right now. This is more than just they can turn it on baloney. Hauser and Pritchard(forget the 6th man award hype) ,were absolutely terrible(no bench support whatsoever) and Porzingis 'walk on hot coals' again, with his always present 'tweak' injury and not returning to the game again(after 13 minutes). He's proven that he's not going to be reliable when needed. I don't like Mazzulla's coaching right now either. It's his job to get them ready to play, and he's not!
What is going on with Derrick White??? He is making some bonehead moves and turnovers I'm not used to seeing from him. I'm getting concerned with KP. It's literally something every game. If he's hurt hold him out until he is 100. Lastly yes the DEFENSE and EFFORT sucks!!!!
No holiday showed its head