With the series tied at 1-1, the Boston Celtics walked into Wells Fargo Center expecting a battle against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid had a full game under his belt following his return from injury, he was awarded the 2022-23 NBA MVP award on the court before the game, and the Philadelphia crowd was rocking.
Stopping Embiid is an impossible task, but slowing him down has been Boston’s main goal. They’ve shown their hands, done their best to defend without fouling, and sent double teams when needed.
In Game 3, the Celtics split duties on Embiid, with both Marcus Smart and Al Horford getting turns, but it was Grant Williams who took on the matchup for the majority of the contest.