One of the most storied rivalries in the NBA continues, as the Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the NBA Cup Group Play. This will be a rematch of the season opener, which saw the Sixers bounce back to beat the Celtics on the road.
This time, the game will be held at Philly, with both teams having a winning streak coming into the game. The question now is, who will be out and who will start the game?
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
Boston Celtics Injury Report:
- Jayson Tatum: Out for the season (Achilles)
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report:
- Paul George: Out (knee)
- Jared McCain: Out (thumb)
- Dominick Barlow: Out (elbow)
The Celtics will be without superstar forward Jayson Tatum, who had underwent surgery and is expected to miss the entire season because of this. However, his partner in crime, Jaylen Brown, has since stepped up and stepped up and are now on a two-game winning streak after the team dropped their first three games.
As for the Sixers, they will be without their two top power forwards in George and Barlow, with third-stringer Josh Minott set to start in his place. George has been known for his injury battles, but so far, his absence has not been much of a factor as the Sixers are still undefeated so far at 4-0, with rookie VJ Edgecombe making his case for Rookie of the Year.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics Starting Lineup
- PG: Derrick White
- SG: Payton Prichard
- SF: Jaylen Brown
- PF: Josh Minott
- C Neemias Queta
Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineup
- PG: Tyrese Maxey
- SG: VJ Edgecombe
- SF: Kelly Oubre Jr.
- PF: Trendon Watford
- C Joel Embiid
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Celtics have shown that they do not really need Jayson Tatum, with big victories over the New Orleans Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers and stopping their three-game losing streak. However, the Sixers are currently one of the hottest teams in the league and will be holding homecourt advantage.
This will be an interesting matchup, as Philly is the -4.5 favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The team has played very well, especially VJ Edgecombe, who has been carrying the team despite former MVP Joel Embiid also playing well so far.
However, the Celtics want revenge on the Sixers, and Jaylen Brown has been red-hot in the last two games. That being said, while the betting favorite is Philadelphia, this one has to go to Boston.
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