BOSTON—The Celtics walked off the court angry and frustrated after giving up home-court advantage in their series-opening loss to the 76ers.
Boston called on those emotions—and its defense—to dominate in Game 2.
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Celtics rolled past Philadelphia 121–87 on Wednesday night, spoiling the return of new league MVP Joel Embiid.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (L), drives between Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden and Tyrese Maxey (0) during the first half of Game 2 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, in Boston on May 3, 2023. (Charles Krupa/AP Photo)
The Celtics tied the series at one game apiece as the Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday….