The Sixers were outclassed in every way imaginable on Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics,

losing 128 to 101 and falling to an 0-2 hole in their series.

Their season is on the brink, and years of mistakes have resulted in one giant mess.

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Ugh.

There is no sugar coding this one.

So, if you haven't yet watched the game or check the box score or check Twitter or had one of your friends text you in frustration,

the Sixers fell 128 to 101 to the Boston Celtics to fall down to a two to nothing series deficit.

And Rich, it wasn't even that close.

This was one of, if not the most frustrating Sixers games post-process era.

This was as frustrating as it got good first quarter though

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