Celtics' Record 3-Point Misses Cost Game 1
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The Boston Celtics set a new NBA playoff record for most 3-point attempts (60) and misses (45) in a single game, losing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Knicks 108-105. Despite the record-setting misses, coach Joe Mazzulla defended his team's shot selection, emphasizing the quality of looks despite the poor shooting performance. Players like Jayson Tatum agreed that while more drives might have been beneficial, the team largely got good looks that simply didn't fall. The Celtics' reliance on 3-pointers in the second half, particularly when trailing, proved costly.
The Boston Celtics set a new NBA playoff record for most 3-point attempts (60) and misses (45) in a single game, losing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Knicks 108-105. Despite the record-setting misses, coach Joe Mazzulla defended his team's shot selection, emphasizing the quality of looks despite the poor shooting performance. Players like Jayson Tatum agreed that while more drives might have been beneficial, the team largely got good looks that simply didn't fall. The Celtics' reliance on 3-pointers in the second half, particularly when trailing, proved costly.
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