Celtics Suffer Defeat in Game 2 Against 76ers, Neemias Queta Reflects on Performance
Neemias Queta explains Celtics death sentence in Game 2 upset
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The Boston Celtics lost 111-97 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their playoff series, with a disastrous second quarter where they allowed 37 points. Center Neemias Queta acknowledged the team's struggles and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of Game 3 in Philadelphia.
- 01Celtics allowed 37 points in the second quarter, the highest in playoff history since 2025.
- 02Neemias Queta scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in nearly 28 minutes.
- 03Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were the only Celtics to score in double figures.
- 04The 76ers made 19 three-pointers, shooting nearly 50% from beyond the arc.
- 05Celtics aim to improve their performance in Game 3 to avoid further playoff setbacks.
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The Boston Celtics faced a disappointing 111-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their playoff series at TD Garden. A critical second quarter saw the Celtics concede 37 points, marking the highest points allowed in a single quarter during the playoffs since the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Center Neemias Queta noted that the team struggled with rebounding and defensive coverage, particularly against the 76ers' three-point shooting, as they converted 19 triples at nearly 50% accuracy. Queta, who finished with 8 points and 6 rebounds, emphasized the importance of learning from this game and preparing to bounce back in Game 3. Jayson Tatum echoed the need for improvement, stating that allowing such a scoring run is detrimental in playoff games. The Celtics will look to reset their mindset as they head to Philadelphia for the next match.
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The Celtics' loss puts pressure on them to perform better in the upcoming games, affecting their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
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