The Celtics have struggled from beyond the arc in recent games, shooting just 28% and 29% from three in the last two contests. When Boston has won in this series, they've made 41.7% of their three-pointers compared to 27.7% in losses. The 76ers have excelled defensively over the past two games with the second-best turnover percentage and third-best defensive net rating among playoff teams. esporist.org
With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, Philadelphia is 2-1 as he averages 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists. The Celtics are favored at -290 with a -7.5 spread, while the total is set at 205.5 points. Boston averages 119.7 points per game in playoff wins versus 95.7 in their losses.
