The Boston Celtics opened Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a tragic 119-115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing (likely) the MVP in Joel Embiid. James Harden stepped up in his absence, posting 45 points and 6 assists. Jayson Tatum went nuts for large portions of the game, posting 39 points and 11 rebounds. It wasn’t enough.
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The Celtics shot 17-20 (85%) in the first quarter and only led by seven points.