Game 4 of the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers series is set to take place Sunday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Heading into this game, the Celtics have the upper hand as they hold a 2-1 series lead.
The big story for Game 4 is the return of Joel Embiid, who went through an appendectomy earlier this month and hasn’t played since April 6. With the Sixers having a chance to tie the series at home, Embiid’s return boosts his squad’s chances of thwarting the Celtics anew.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds
Moneyline: Celtics (-230) vs 76ers (+190)
Spread: Celtics (-6.5) vs 76ers (+6.5)
Total: Celtics -115 (o212.5) vs 76ers -105 (u212.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview and Prediction
The Celtics opened the series with a blowout victory over the Sixers, who went through the play-in tournament. In the Celtics’ 123-91 Game 1 win, Jaylen Brown had 26 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field while Jayson Tatum added 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. The Celtics committed just eight turnovers in this game while forcing the Sixers into 14 miscues.
Philly, however, would turn the tables in Game 2, winning 111-97 to steal homecourt advantage. Rookie VJ Edgecombe led the way with 30 points and 10 boards, while Tyrese Maxey wasn’t far behind with 29 points on 5-for-12 shooting from beyond the arc.
Then, Boston would regain homecourt advantage with a 108-100 victory in Game 3. Five Celtics scored in double figures, led by Tatum and Brown who put up 25 points apiece. Also coming up big was former Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard, who chipped in 15 points, four rebounds, and two assists off the bench.
Despite Embiid’s return, the Celtics are favored to win Game 4 against the Sixers on Sunday.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful for this matchup, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (right adductor soreness) is listed as questionable. As for the Celtics, they don’t have anyone listed on their injury report.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups
Celtics starting lineup
PG: Derrick White | SG: Jaylen Brown | SF: Jayson Tatum | PF: Sam Hauser | C: Neemias Queta
Sixers starting lineup
PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. | PF: Paul George | C: Joel Embiid
