Instant Reaction | Celtics fall to Magic in Game 3 after questionable calls
Tom Biles, Chris Forsberg, Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter offer their instant reaction and analysis to the Celtics 95-92 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs.
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24 Comments
Joe Mazzulla another no adjustments in 2nd half DAMN
Let’s see. Too many turnovers first half. Too many fouls first half. Relied on Tatum too much and when he had to rest, we dug deeper in a hole. We played the Magic’s style of play (which is the only way they can realistically win) again, but tonight we were down instead of up and couldn’t comeback.
Look at the second quarter. Good defense, pushing the pace, and getting shots. Look at the second half. 34 points. Slowed. Stagnant. Celtics fans we know this is the way we lose usually.
KP was trash
Payton was trash
refs were dog water but celtics didn't play well either. way too many turn overs
Like Eddie said, so sick of the matchup hunting – just drive the ball and spray it
Like Eddie said too many turnovers and not moving the ball enough…hoping we bounce back on Sunday
When Tatum has the ball with Wagner defending, why do they bring Banchero into a screen to force a switch? And then Tatum goes 1v1 against Banchero? It seems like Wagner is a better iso target than Banchero… what gives?
My only criticism is that Joe should have called a timeout sooner during Orlando's 3rd quarter run.
Too much iso-ball and really bad play by K.P. and Payton. Smh
Joe needs to get better.
Glad they lost bc selfishly I want to watch them while I’m in Vegas on Tuesday night.
The Celtics were celtiing. Anyone who knows this team is not shocked.
Happy Tatum is ok. Hopefully Holiday gets good for the next game. Not worried. Had Celtics in 5. Still on track.
KP is a big wet fanny 😂
OHHHG EDDDIE ORLANDO REMEMBERS PUT YALL BROOM AWAY 😂😂😂😂
It’s a battle of attrition, Scalabrine. That’s how you win chips, by NOT being forced to gas yourself out when the other team playing is playing dirty and trying to force you to play fast.
And yeah, bad referring was a pretty huge factor in losing by 2. But if that’s Magic at their best & Boston at their worst, still on for gentleman’s sweeping their way through the playoffs like last year — because to repeat, it’s a battle of attrition for the ring. Lower PACE 4-1s &!4-2s are better than the rest of going full-tilt and trying to get 4-0s and extra time off. As long as the first 2 rounds doesn’t go to 7, it’s a good omen considering Magic are a tough matchup for Cs even when they’re not playing to wear, tear & injure
Refs being horrible aside, Mazulla was horrible in the 3rd. Made zero adjustments whatsoever
Celtics looked like dog poop tonight, period…
How the on God's beautiful green earth is that not an" end of game situation?!??"
Hopefully nothing needs to be said.
KP and PP did very little on offense. They needed them. and 20 turnovers (JT and JB with 13).
Pritchard not able to fill Jrue's absence
KP was sittin in corner mostly. 90% iso, no ball movement. Terrible game plan