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Boston Celtics: 4 ways the progress defeated the 76ers process

By Dylan Woods

BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics, center, talks with teammates Jaylen Brown #7 and Terry Rozier #12 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)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics, center, talks with teammates Jaylen Brown #7 and Terry Rozier #12 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) /
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The constant hounding of JJ Redick 

Now, on to the defense, and a very good one at that. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in team defense. Against Philadelphia, they showed why.

JJ Redick, Philly’s three point specialist and potential X-factor, never quite got it going. It wasn’t any fault of Redick. All series, every player on the court was aware of where number 17 was. Coming off screens, he was double teamed or swarmed. Off the ball, Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier were adept at chasing him around. Even on the ball off handoffs, Redick barely got an open shot.

When Redick got a wide open three to put the Sixers up 5 in Game 5, he missed. After being hounded all game, frustrated after missed shots and turnovers, he seemed to get in his own head. Even when he was open, the Boston Celtics had JJ Redick locked up. His impact was not allowed to be felt.

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