10 takeaways from the Celtics outplaying the Sixers’ adjustments

#1 - 5-slot offense

The Celtics started the game with two centers who aren’t threats from beyond the arc. Yet, they still found ways to generate offense. Who said you need shooting to create spacing? The Celtics have recently started using Kornet or Queta in the 5 slot, creating an imbalance in the Sixers’ defense and opening up space.

Jayson Tatum is positioned very high on the court, forcing a defender to stay focused on him far from the rim. Both non-shooting centers are placed beyond the three-point line, in the slot. Since the Sixers started in drop coverage, this alignment creates an open shot for Derrick White.

Even with only Luke Kornet on the floor, this approach works. Because Kornet…