It wasn’t easy. Hell, it’s never easy with this team. But the Celtics found a way to close out the 76ers with a frenetic 114-112 victory at the Garden.
I’m not even sure where to begin. The oxygen is finally making it’s way back to my brain.
Marcus Smart (14 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals) was phenomenal in the final minute. I dare you to find me another player who can pull off this sequence:
- Offensive rebound/tip-in ties the game at 109
- Defense on Saric forces turnover
- Assists on Tatum go-ahead basket, 111-109
- Makes a FT he tried to miss
- Intercepts Philly’s final heave
I took a lot of satisfaction in watching Joel Embiid blow a bunny and lose the ball out of bounds on a potential game-tying possession with 10 seconds remaining.