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The WEEI Afternoons team dives into the fallout from the Boston Celtics' historic first-round playoff collapse, where they blew a 3-1 lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. Hosts Rich Shirtleave, Ken Laird, and Ted Johnson dissect the team's failures, focusing heavily on head coach Joe Mazzulla’s controversial decisions—particularly the bench-heavy starting lineup in Game 7, which sparked outrage among callers and analysts alike. The discussion centers on whether Mazzulla is overanalyzed, underprepared, or simply out of his depth in high-pressure moments. Callers and hosts alike criticize the team’s overreliance on three-point shooting, lack of a true big man to counter Joel Embiid, and the absence of championship DNA in key players like Jayson Tatum. There’s growing sentiment that Brad Stevens, as the architect of the roster and Mazzulla’s mentor, bears significant responsibility. The episode builds toward a broader debate about coaching identity, player leadership, and whether the Celtics need a fundamental reset—both in personnel and culture—before they can return to contention.