Can the Boston Celtics take Game 2 in their series with the Philadelphia 76ers?

Why do they keep playing down to their competition in critical moments?

In a stunning collapse, the Boston Celtics fell, 119-115, in Game 1 to the Philadelphia 76ers behind a monster effort from star guard James Harden. Now, Boston needs to respond in Game 2 or risk heading to Philadelphia trailing 2-0 in their 2023 Eastern Conference semifinal.

Can the Celtics respond on Wednesday night and even the series? Why do they keep playing down to their competition in critical moments?

Join the CLNS Media “Vitamin Cs” podcast as hosts Tim Sheils and Wayne “Breezie” Brown discuss the dysfunction we witnessed in Game 1.

The pair also gets into what the Celtics need to do to pull off a much-needed win in Game 2 of the second-round series.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to get their thoughts on what went sideways in the first meeting of the series, and what needs to change for a win in Game 2.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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