The Celtics were favored to win the 2023 NBA championship after falling just short last summer. But suddenly, they find themselves on the brink of elimination in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series vs. the 76ers.
The Boston Celtics were favored to win the 2023 NBA championship after falling just short last summer. But suddenly, they find themselves on the brink of elimination in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.
They were outclassed by the Sixers in Tuesday night's Game 5 at TD Garden. Philly was superior on both ends of the floor and, worst of all, looked like the hungrier team in its 115-103 victory.Forsberg: Celtics are in a familiar spot, but this year feels different Now, the C's will need to win Thursday at Wells Fargo Center and Sunday in Boston to keep their NBA Finals hopes alive. There shouldn't be any need for external motivation, but our Eddie House shared the strong speech he would deliver to the team if he was their coach heading into the must-win matchup.."We have been getting our ass kicked the last two games. One thing we cannot do is lose by somebody else playing with more effort. Playing with more passion.
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