BOSTON – The Philadelphia 76ers have stymied opponents this season with their outstanding offensive versatility, but the Boston Celtics could have a solution to the challenge during their second-round playoff matchup.
That solution? Semi Ojeleye.
Fresh off an outstanding first-round performance, in which he was tasked with defending Bucks superstar Giannis Antetkounmpo, Ojeleye will likely be called upon again Monday night in Game 1 of Round 2. This time, Boston’s rookie second-round draft pick will be asked to defend a plethora of players on the Sixers’ roster who all boast different playing styles.
“Semi could obviously be matched up with (Ben) Simmons,” C’s coach Brad Stevens said Monday morning ahead of shootaround at the team’s training facility.