Charles Barkley Exposes Celtics Biggest Flaw Ahead of Pivotal Game 7 vs. 76ers
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers in a winner-take-all Game 7 after losing Game 6 106–93, failing to adjust their offensive strategy despite poor three-point shooting. Charles Barkley criticized the Celtics for lacking in-game adjustments and relying too heavily on three-pointers, even when they're not falling. As the series returns to Boston, the Celtics must find alternative scoring methods to counter Philadelphia's defensive strategy.
- ▪The Celtics lost Game 6 to the 76ers 106–93, trailing by as many as 25 points.
- ▪Charles Barkley criticized the Celtics for making no offensive adjustments and relying solely on three-point shooting.
- ▪In their three playoff losses to Philadelphia, the Celtics shot below 30% from three-point range.
- ▪Boston averages 45.7 three-point attempts per game in the playoffs but only hits 35% of them.
- ▪The Celtics' three-point efficiency drops significantly in losses compared to wins against the 76ers.
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By Rowan Fisher-ShottonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Celtics walked into Philadelphia with a chance to close the door on the series. Instead, they left with some serious questions heading into a winner-take-all Game 7. In a 106–93 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, Boston was outplayed, out-executed, and at times, outclassed. The Sixers controlled the game for long stretches, building a lead that ballooned to 25 points behind a balanced attack led by Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, while Boston’s offense sputtered and stalled. Now, the series shifts back to Boston for a pivotal Game 7.
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