Nick Gemelli, a Producer for Toucher & Rich on 98.5 the Sports Hub, was outside TD Garden to capture reactions of disappointed Celtics fans following the loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, capturing the frustration felt by many in the wake of the defeat.

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  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 01: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers takes a shot against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

• In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night and despite the absence of Embiid, the 76ers staged a comeback with Harden scoring 45 points, equalling his career-high playoff score. Harlem made a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer In the final moments of the game, securing a 119-115 victory for Philadelphia.

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