NBA Twitter reacts to Celtics running away from Sixers in Game 2
The Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to take a 2-0 series lead before this Eastern Conference semifinal shifted to the Wells Fargo Center for Game 3 on Friday. They welcomed Joel Embiid back to the lineup in Game 2, but the Boston Celtics used a huge 35-16 third quarter and they knocked off the Sixers 121-87 to knot this series at 1-1.
The Celtics were 20-for-51 from deep while Philadelphia shot just 6-for-30. The Sixers had a tough time really finding any rhythm or groove and it ended up costing them in the loss. Jaylen Brown had 25 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 23 for Boston.
Embiid understandably looked a bit out of rhythm as he had just 14 points on 4-for-9 shooting, but he did have five blocks. He did a really good job of protecting the rim and making an impact there.
James Harden shot just 2-for-14 for 12 points after he scored 45 in the Game 1 win. Tobias Harris had 16 points and seven rebounds and Tyrese Maxey had 13 points.
NBA Twitter gave its reactions to the performance:
FINAL: Celtics 121, Sixers 87.
The Sixers will head back to Philadelphia with the series tied, 1-1.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) May 4, 2023
Joel Embiid is 1-9 vs. Celtics in his playoff career 😳 pic.twitter.com/X3Hz0ZuOrk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2023
Jayson Tatum only played 19 MIN and scored 7 PTS tonight…
Celtics still won by 34 😅 pic.twitter.com/G7sFlFNizf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2023
Jaylen Brown in game 2:
25 Points
4 Assists
2 Steals
9-17 FG
3-6 3P
4-4 FT
+18Stepped up big time. pic.twitter.com/1qKFQ8xdTq
— CelticsMuse (@CelticsMuse) May 4, 2023
This is a very very bad takeaway. Embiid had to get the rust off and he is not the reason the Celtics got red hot and the Sixers got ice cold. He will be better Friday & Sunday because of tonight. https://t.co/UYjN9mgaPx
— Tyrone Johnson (@TyJohnsonNews) May 4, 2023
SIXERS ARE DOWN BY 32 🤯 pic.twitter.com/RXAdMSTJe3
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2023
Celtics BLOWOUT Sixers in Game 2 ☘️
Series tied 1-1. pic.twitter.com/QOqInuvgPM
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2023
I’m already over it. Sixers split the games in Boston, Embiid knocked the rust off. All you can really ask for. See y’all in Philly.
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) May 4, 2023
TNT has been using a drone camera during the Celtics vs. Sixers game
Thoughts? 🤔pic.twitter.com/OoZtahKXR2
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 4, 2023
There are going to be so many overreactions to this one. The Celtics are way too damn good to lose two in a row at home. The Sixers are going back to Philly with the series tied 1-1. They're in a great spot.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) May 4, 2023
Jaden Springer is about to check in and Sixers are down 32. Doc Rivers be like … pic.twitter.com/ivslbbmqyZ
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) May 4, 2023
EMBIID MEETS JAYLEN BROWN AT THE RIM 😤 pic.twitter.com/9hIA0lDImI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2023
Final: Boston 121, Philadelphia 87.
The Celtics absolutely dominated the second half of this game, cruising to a victory to even this series at a game apiece.
25 points for Jaylen Brown, and 23 for Malcolm Brogdon off the bench.
Joel Embiid had 15 and 5 blocks in his return.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 4, 2023
Jaylen Brown thought that was #15 in Denver. Nah bro that’s #21 in Philly.
— The Big OG said FIRE DOC RIVERS! (@OHGEENiCK) May 4, 2023
🏀 FINAL SCORE 🏀
Jaylen Brown comes up big as the @celtics win Game 2! The series shifts to Philadelphia tied at 1-1.
Malcolm Brogdon: 23 PTS, 6-10 3PM
Joel Embiid: 15 PTS, 5 BLKBOS/PHI Game 3: Friday, 7:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/PlpHDBrcIQ
— NBA (@NBA) May 4, 2023
Malcolm Brogdon in game 2:
23 Points
6 Rebounds
7-15 FG
6-10 3PHis second most 3's in a game, and most as a Celtic. pic.twitter.com/1iwVCcA9cQ
— CelticsMuse (@CelticsMuse) May 4, 2023
