The Philadelphia 76ers did not have MVP candidate Joel Embiid on Monday night, and Al Horford admitted that the Celtics let his absence affect their intensity.
James Harden dropped a playoff career-high 45 points and led Philadelphia to a 119-115 victory at TD Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
TNT basketball analyst and former Celtic Shaquille O’Neal called out Boston for its lack of focus during “Inside the NBA” after the game.
“This isn’t about Philly, this is about the lack of focus with Boston,” O’Neal said.