The Boston Celtics look to end the Philadelphia 76ers’ season in Game 6 on Thursday. Jaylen Brown and Co., who lost 113-97 two nights ago in Boston, hope to regain their sizzling form in Philadelphia. The last time the Celtics were in Philly, they torched the home team 128-96 in Game 4 on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the 76ers kept their season alive by pulling off the road upset against the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference. Now, if only they could give a better showing to their eager fans, they might have a chance of forcing a winner-take-all showdown back in Beantown.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds
Moneyline: Celtics (-225) vs. 76ers (+185)
Odds: Celtics (-5.5 -114) vs. 76ers (+5.5 -105)
Total (O/U): Celtics (o212.5 -110) vs. 76ers (u212.5 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports
Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics submitted a clean injury report ahead of their Game 6 matchup against the 76ers.
76ers Injury Report
Joel Embiid has a probable status less than three weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy in Houston. Embiid, who led the 76ers with 33 points in the Game 5 win, is expected to play.
Tyrese Maxey (finger) has been expectedly upgraded to available. With their season on the line again, the All-Star point guard has been cleared to play.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups
Celtics
PG: Derrick White | SG: Jaylen Brown | SF: Sam Hauser | PF: Jayson Tatum | C: Neemias Queta
76ers
PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. | PF: Paul George | C: Joel Embiid
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Celtics were likely embarrassed by their fourth-quarter performance in Boston. They were outscored by the 76ers 28-11 during that stretch to keep Philly alive in the series.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said in the postgame interview that it was “frustrating” to see his team come up with empty possessions time and time again.
Expect the Celtics to play with a sense of urgency and better execution on both ends to match Philadelphia’s desperation to avoid elimination.
However, it makes sense to bet on the home team to either win the crucial game or cover the +5.5 spread.
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