Not today: 10 Takeaways from Celtics-76ers Game 6

1. In Game of Thrones there is a scene where Arya Stark’s sword-fighting instructor Syrio Forel sends her away as some soldiers come to attack them. As he prepares to cover her exit, Syrio asks Arya “What do we say to the God of Death?” to which Arya replies “Not today.”

The Boston Celtics season was on the brink of death, but the Celtics said “Not today” and forced a Game 7.

This team never makes it easy. Maybe that’s their calling card. For whatever reason, the harder the path, the better they play.

It was a team-wide success, as Joe Mazzulla made some lineup and rotation calls, plus some on-court adjustments with schemes and coverages. Only seven players saw action, but they all contributed…