Celtics Leading 1-0 and Boston's Defense Is Already Suffocating Philly
Game 2 is live right now at TD Garden, and if you're just tuning in, the Celtics are absolutely rolling. Boston's up 26-13 early in the first quarter with a win probability sitting at 91.5 percent according to ESPN Analytics. The 76ers are struggling to find any rhythm offensively, and frankly, it looks like they're playing catch-up already.
Celtics Showing Why They're The Atlantic's Best
The Celtics came into this matchup riding a two-game winning streak with the best record in the East at 56-26. They're at home in Boston, where they're 30-11 this season, and it's showing. Jayson Tatum has 7 points on 3-for-5 shooting with 4 rebounds and 2 assists through the first quarter. Jaylen Brown added 5 points on 2-for-3 from the field with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Boston's shooting the ball at a 56 percent clip from the field (10-for-18) and an impressive 45 percent from three (5-for-11). They've only turned it over twice and already built a 13-point lead.
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Philadelphia came into Game 2 sitting at 45-37 on the year and 22-19 on the road. The difference between what they need to do and what they're actually doing right now is stark. Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers with 5 points on 2-for-7 shooting with 1 rebound and 1 assist. Paul George has managed 4 points on 2-for-3 from the field. The team is shooting just 35 percent from the field (6-for-17), ice cold from three at 0-for-6, and they're not getting to the free throw line. The Celtics' defense is suffocating them, and it's showing on the scoreboard.
There's also the injury report to factor in: Joel Embiid is out with an abdomen issue and isn't expected back until April 24. That's a major hit to Philadelphia's firepower when they need it most.
The Celtics already own the series 1-0 after a 123-91 Game 1 victory, and if Boston can maintain this pace and defensive intensity, they're looking at heading to Philadelphia with a commanding advantage. Game 3 is headed to Philly, where things get tighter, but the way the Celtics are playing right now, it's hard to see anyone stopping them.
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