The Philadelphia 76ers schedule has them back in Boston for a must-have game 5 on Tuesday evening. The NBA team stats have been okay, but nothing exactly too impressive. They were fortunate that Marcus Smart missed that wide-open three at the end of regulation to open the door for them in OT. Both wins they have in this series have been eked out in the late moments after a lot of back-and-forth and tight ball.
The Boston Celtics odds will always be better when they’re at home, but of the NBA matchups on the evening’s slate, this remains one of the more interesting ones. The NBA player stats for Boston have been good, but a lot more can be had. Jaylen Brown hasn’t attempted more than 19 shots in a game this series, which is criminal on the surface when considering just how efficient he has been able to be.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Matchup Information
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date & Time: Tuesday May 9 at 7:30 PM EST
Where to Watch: TNT
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The last battle in this game went to overtime, and boy was it a thriller. It’s unfortunate that Paul Reed has a hard time seeing the floor when Joel Embiid plays, as he’s been so effective in the games with extended run. They are more likely to get the victories and big moments when the league MVP plays, but it’s tough for Reed. A one-point Philadelphia win saw them through in the last game, and the NBA schedule has them battling it out at TD Garden this evening.
This has been a marvelous series, as the teams have given each other everything they have to offer. Philadelphia has not eliminated Boston in the postseason since the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals. This is their sixth postseason get together since.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Analysis
There are plenty of matchups and things which can be broken down in this series. The bigs for both sides have been able to step up to the plate and play well. Robert Williams III hasn’t dominated in his limited bench role, but he has remained a deterrent when able to play in the paint. Al Horford has his shooting touch back, as he continues to spread the defense out.
On the other side, it’s clear just how important the De’Anthony Melton addition has been for the 76ers. They have not gone deep into the bench, only using Melton and Niang at this point along with Reed who only gets the minutes when Embiid sits. Tobias Harris has 16 points on 4-16 in the past two games, and the team has to do better to integrate him. They are at their best when he’s locked in. He had three games of 20+ points last round including two with 10 rebounds added to it.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Odds Breakdown
Philadelphia 76ers:
SPREAD: +7.5
MONEYLINE: +240
OVER/UNDER: OVER 213.5
Boston Celtics:
SPREAD: -7.5
MONEYLINE: -300
OVER/UNDER: UNDER 213.5
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick and Prediction
OVER: 213.5: Defense is not easy to come by in every postseason series, and in this one it is not going to be there the entire time. Stops will be had on the other side of the ball, but scoring will determine the winner. The stars will be ready to drop the ball in the basket and not waiting around waiting for someone else to deliver. Tatum, Brown, Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey will all let it fly. James Harden will also play a big part in the over hitting.
Sixers +7.5: The game tonight will be a close one, so it’s important to bet on the underdogs. Philadelphia has not made the conference finals in more than two decades. They’re always falling short. History is not on their side, but a 3-2 lead sure would be. Embiid and company will take one from loud Boston.
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