Sports World Reacts To Celtics Sudden Lineup Change

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 5: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics talks to the media during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on May 5, 2023 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

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As they face elimination in Game 6 of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics are shaking things up.

To combat the offensive talents of new MVP Joel Embiid, the Celtics are making a defense-oriented adjustment to their starting lineup with their backs against the wall in Game 6.

Just in: Celtics expected starting lineup change in tonight’s potential elimination Game 6 vs. 76ers, sources tell me and @JaredWeissNBA. pic.twitter.com/bAk7H6Ru6Z

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2023

According to Shams Charania and Jared Weiss of The Athletic, the Celtics will insert center Robert Williams into the starting lineup for Thursday’s Game 6.

The hope is that Williams will be able to counteract Embiid, giving the Celtics a chance to get off to a faster start.

The sports world is reacting to the move by Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics as they try to force a Game 7 in Boston.

“Celtics going double bigs in the starting lineup. They really like the matchup with Robert Williams III and P.J. Tucker both in the game,” said a 76ers beat writer.

Celtics going double bigs in the starting lineup. They really like the matchup with Robert Williams III and PJ Tucker both in the game — allows Williams III to roam and cause chaos. Some fascinating ramifications defensively on both sides… https://t.co/KVpbPv00EX

— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) May 11, 2023

“At least Mazzulla throwing one last haymaker,” said a Celtics fan.

At least Mazzulla throwing one last Haymaker https://t.co/p0shkcuapc

— Brad Auerbach (@CelticsPost) May 11, 2023

“I need Rob to come up big,” another Celtics fan said. “He has to play smart defense.”

i need rob to come up big. he has to play smart defense https://t.co/y5zjoFc5Kt

— "Chris" (@justdoitchriss2) May 11, 2023

As Boston faces the most adversity it has encountered all season, expect head coach Joe Mazzulla to try some unconventional methods in Thursday’s game.

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