In a disappointing performance, the Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 111-97 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics struggled significantly from three-point range, making only 13 of 50 attempts for a mere 26% shooting percentage. In stark contrast, the Sixers, who had struggled from beyond the arc in Game 1, found their rhythm, hitting 19 of 39 three-pointers for an impressive 49% success rate. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points, while Jayson Tatum came close to a triple-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. For the Sixers, rookie guard VJ Edgecombe shone with 30 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, helping Philadelphia secure the win despite the absence of 2023 league MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from an appendectomy. The series is now tied at 1-1, with the Celtics looking to rebound in Game 3 on Friday in Philadelphia.