Three Point MELTDOWN: Celtics Stunned as VJ Edgecombe, Sixers TORCH the Defense

Boston Celtics stumble as Philadelphia 76ers tie the series behind VJ Edgecomb’s breakout 30-point playoff performance. Can the Celtics recover their rhythm, or are warning signs emerging for Joe Mazzulla’s squad? John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down why the Celtics’ cold three-point shooting, stagnant offense, and defensive missteps allowed the Sixers’ revamped strategy—39 three-point attempts and a red-hot edge from beyond the arc—to pay off. Insights include Jaylen Brown’s scoring flurry, Jayson Tatum’s near triple-double, and the troubling lack of support from key role players like Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser. The episode highlights poor ball movement, costly turnovers, and questions whether the Celtics’ overconfidence cost them crucial momentum. Will Boston respond with urgency as the series heads to Philadelphia, or is a deeper issue brewing.