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Sixers-Celtics Game 4 preview: Will defense come to the rescue?

Today at 6 p.m., Wells Fargo Center

Talking points

What will the 76ers do? Will they continue to prioritize perimeter scoring over much-needed defense in the Eastern Conference semifinal series? It’s a tactic that has failed in the first three games. In addition to struggling to hit shots, the Sixers have been unable to make defensive stops.

All the while, the team’s reserve defensive stopper, Justin Anderson, has watched the last two games from the bench after playing in just 5 minutes, 16 minutes of Game 1.

“Your point about Justin being an athlete and a physical player is true,” Sixers coach Brett Brown said.