Jayson Tatum Reacts to Celtics' Game 5 Shooting Woes Against 76ers
Summary
The Boston Celtics lost Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-97, mostly due to poor shooting in the final minutes. Jayson Tatum and his teammates struggled to score while Joel Embiid and the 76ers performed well, forcing the series to continue with Game 6 in Philadelphia.Key Facts
- The Celtics shot 40% overall but missed 14 straight shots late in the game.
- Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 46 points combined, shooting 17-for-42.
- Other Celtics starters scored only 20 points, and Payton Pritchard scored 12 points off the bench.
- The 76ers shot 50% overall, with Joel Embiid scoring 33 points and Tyrese Maxey adding 25.
- The win saved the 76ers' season and forced Game 6 to be in Philadelphia.
- Tatum said missed shots put more pressure on the defense but gave credit to the 76ers.
- Celtics teammate Payton Pritchard described the team as "lackadaisical" and said they missed chances to finish the game.
- The Eastern Conference playoff series remains competitive, with some lower-seeded teams challenging higher seeds.
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