Fans disappointed in Celtics loss, eager for Game 3 in Philadelphia
Updated: 10:06 PM EDT Apr 21, 2026
A lot went wrong for the Celtics Tuesday night, with missed three-pointers being the bulk of the problem in a 111-97 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the fans showed up, they were loud and while it wasn’t the game they wanted, they’re ready for Game 3 in Philly.“Nothing comes easy in Boston. We’re used to it. It’s the Philadelphia 76ers. Who doesn’t love a little adversity coming from Boston?” one fan said. “It’s Game 2. We like a little adversity here in Boston, so they’re all gonna fall in down the line. Let’s win three in a row and get it done,” another fan said. While the energy was low leaving the Garden, fans are confident this team is coming back to Boston for a series-winning Game 5.
BOSTON —
A lot went wrong for the Celtics Tuesday night, with missed three-pointers being the bulk of the problem in a 111-97 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, the fans showed up, they were loud and while it wasn’t the game they wanted, they’re ready for Game 3 in Philly.
“Nothing comes easy in Boston. We’re used to it. It’s the Philadelphia 76ers. Who doesn’t love a little adversity coming from Boston?” one fan said.
“It’s Game 2. We like a little adversity here in Boston, so they’re all gonna fall in down the line. Let’s win three in a row and get it done,” another fan said.
While the energy was low leaving the Garden, fans are confident this team is coming back to Boston for a series-winning Game 5.