Sixers Playoff Bell Ringer standings
Tyrese Maxey - 2
James Harden - 2
Tobias Harris - 1
In Joel Embiid’s return to the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to seize control of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series by taking a 2-0 lead. Instead, the Boston Celtics altered some defensive tactics, had their drive-and-kick game flowing and routed Philadelphia, 121-87, to even the series heading back to Wells Fargo Center for Friday’s Game 3.
Basically, the entire rotation wasn’t all that sharp. Embiid tallied five first-half blocks and walled off the paint, but was understandably rusty offensively.