Celtics Talk Radio Episode 278 Celtics Battle 76ers twice without Jayson Tatum

The Celtics played 3 games since our last show all without the services of Jayson Tatum. Since our last show the Celtics played 3 games. The first was a matchup with the New York Knicks at TD Garden. This game resulted in a complete embarrasing performance for the Boston Celtics as the Knicks destroyed them 105-75 on their own court. The Celtics 2 nights later would face off with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time this season and for the first time under command of former Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers. The Celtics despite having the lead in the 4th quarter would go on to lose 117-109. Celtics fans as well as Celtics guard Marcus Smart let their displeasure be known with how the game was officiated as the Celtics took 20 free throws while the 76ers took 45. With 21 of those 45 free throws going to 76ers Superstar Big Man Joel Embiid who went on to score 42 points in the game. The Celtics would play this game not only without Jayson Tatum but with All-Star PG Kemba Walker on a minutes restriction which also played a role in the Celtics not getting the offensive punch needed to win. 2 nights later the Celtics would take on the 76ers again in a rematch again on the 76ers court with Jayson Tatum despite being removed from Covid-19 restrictions being held out of the game. The Celtics once again would lose to the 76ers despite a 42 point performance from Jaylen Brown. The Celtics would also lose Payton Pritchard to an injury in this game and now he is questionable for the Celtics next game. So what are our host and guest top takeaways from the mini series sweep at the hands of the 76ers? Should we just toss the losses to the side since Tatum didnt play or is there something else to worry about? We will be joined by RedsArmy.com writer Mike Dynon, Celtics Fan and We Bleed Green member Andy Vernon