News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 08:20 AM EDTBy Jordan SiglerThe Boston Celtics played shorthanded in their 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night in Game 7. More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron RodgersHours before the contest at TD Garden, the Celtics ruled out Jayson Tatum due to a knee injury. Tatum played in Game 6 but was listed as questionable to play on Saturday night. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla didn't reveal before the contest who would replace Tatum. Boston ended up going with Baylor Scheierman over Jordan Walsh....More News: Chiefs Appear to Have Offered Travis Kelce a ‘Farewell Deal’Boston went with a starting lineup of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Luka Garza, Ron Harper Jr. and Scheierman. The starting lineup accounted for just 59 points against the 76ers in Game 7. Brown led the Celtics with 33 points to go along with nine rebounds and four assists. White added 26 points, six rebounds and four assists.Per Legion Hoops, the Celtics made NBA history in an ugly way, becoming the first team to have three starters go scoreless in a playoff game. Garza, Harper and Scheierman didn't score a point on Saturday night.
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