Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Jaylen Brown, Celtics for Major Issue vs. 76ers
Summary
The Boston Celtics lost Game 7 to the Philadelphia 76ers after relying heavily on three-point shots, which mostly missed. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith criticized the Celtics for not trying other ways to score late in the game, despite being only one point behind.Key Facts
- The Celtics lost Game 7 to the 76ers with a score of 109 to 103.
- The 76ers came back from a 3-1 series deficit to win, led by Joel Embiid, who played well after an appendectomy.
- Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed the game due to knee stiffness.
- The Celtics took 49 three-point shots but made only 13 of them.
- Jaylen Brown scored 33 points but was 3 for 9 in three-point attempts.
- Derrick White took 16 three-point shots, making just 5.
- Stephen A. Smith criticized the team's final plays for relying on three-pointers instead of attacking the basket or seeking free throws.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla appears likely to keep the current strategy unless roster changes happen.
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