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BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 9, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 114-112 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Breaking down the Sixers’ final loss of the season

Bring it back to Philly!

Brett Brown making the most out of a limited roster

Sixers avoid sweep, win 103-92

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Marco Belinelli #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts along with Joel Embiid #21 after tying the game at the end of regulation against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Belinelli;Joel Embiid

Can the Sixers make history?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers flexes while the fans react to a dunk by Joel Embiid in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons needs to be aggressive in Game 4

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 05: Boston Celtics Center Al Horford (42) guards Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid (21) in OT during the Eastern Conference Semifinal Game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers on May 05, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid post-ups are not the answer

PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 5: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sixers’ youth hurting them at the worst time

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics defends Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of Game One in Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 117-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Why the Celtics have been the better team

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 16: Head Coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers during a timeout during the game against the Miami Heat in game two of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Brown

Sixers needed timeout during 2nd quarter collapse in Game 2

BOSTON, MA - May 3: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics using Al Horford to negate Joel Embiid’s defensive impact

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 14: Markelle Fultz #20 and T.J. McConnell #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Miami Heat in game one of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 14, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

T.J. McConnell has earned his backup point guard minutes

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Celtics exploiting Ben Simmons’ biggest weaknesses

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The Ghost of Allen Iverson can teach the Sixers a lesson

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Ersan Ilyasova #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against the Miami Heat in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ersan Ilyasova needs to step up against the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers is assisted off the floor by teammates Robert Covington #33 and Amir Johnson #5 in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics on April 30, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sixers are staying the course heading into Game 2

PHILADELPHIA,PA - MARCH 26 : Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after the game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center on March 26, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Analyzing Markelle Fultz’s 2017-18 season

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Al Horford; Ben Simmons

Put Ben Simmons on Al Horford – IMMEDIATELY

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Philadelphia 76ers learn firsthand Celtics rivalry alive and well

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up before Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Markelle Fultz

Can Markelle Fultz really help the Sixers?

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Marco Belinelli #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Belinelli; Jayson Tatum

Wing rotation a problem for Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 loss

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Celtics avoid sweep

BOSTON - JANUARY 18: Boston Celtics' Shane Larkin falls to the floor as he battles 76ers' Dario Saric for a loose ball in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 18, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

5 ways Philadelphia 76ers Markelle Fultz impacts Boston series

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the game against the Miami Heat in game five of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid perfect counter to Boston

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Sixers-Celtics: Super Bowl cities rematch

Milwaukee, WI - APRIL 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball before game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breaking down the Sixers vs. Celtics matchup

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers disagrees with a calll against the Indiana Pacers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 27, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Around the NBA Playoffs and other stuff

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the game against the Miami Heat in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fultz benefiting from playoff success