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Brett Brown on 76ers' 3-0 Deficit vs. Celtics: 'Why Couldn't We Be the One?'

Joseph ZuckerMay 5, 2018

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown isn't ready to throw in the towel despite his team sitting in a 3-0 hole against the Boston Celtics in the 2018 NBA playoffs.

Brown told reporters after Saturday's 101-98 overtime loss that self-belief will be critical for his players. If the Sixers believe they can win four straight games, then the goal becomes more achievable.

Sports Illustrated shared Brown's full comments:

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