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Sixers Even Their Series Against the Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics 5/3/2023

While the casual sector jumped all over the Boston Celtics for their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, sharps did not.  As a result of the Milwaukee Bucks stunning first-round upset loss to the Miami Heat, Boston became the NBA betting favorite in the Eastern Conference.  But Wise Guys saw a strong Philadelphia team capable of an upset.  And after four games, the Celtics and Bucks are Even Steven.  Sharps figured that Boston was overpriced for their series against the 76ers.  So far, the Wise Guys are looking correct.

2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Second Round

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics

CashBet Odds:  Boston Celtics -1200 vs. Philadelphia 76ers +750

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Series Schedule

Game 1: 76ers 119, Celtics 115
Game 2: Celtics 121, 76ers 87
Game 3: Celtics 114, 76ers 102
Game 4: 76ers 116, Celtics 115 (OT)
Game 5: Tuesday at Boston, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Thursday at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 7*: Sunday, May 14 at Boston

76ers Refuse to Go Away

First among Philadelphia scorers is Joel Embiid, with 23.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest.  James Harden averages 23.0 points and 5.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.  At the same time, Tyrese Maxey brings 19.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per best sportsbook online contest.

Philadelphia has NBA rankings of 14th for scoring offense, 6th for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 1st for free throw percentage, and 26th for offensive rebounding.  In comparison on defense, the 76ers have NBA rankings of 3rd for scoring defense, 13th for field goal percentage permitted, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.  

Late on, Philadelphia has covered five out of their last eight games.  While the 76ers have gone over the Betting on NBA total in three of its previous four matchups.  The Philadelphia 76ers finished 54-28 straight up, 48-34 against the spread, and 43-38-1 over/under the total.

Celtics Seek Reboot for Three-Game Showdown  

First among Boston scorers is Jayson Tatum, with 26.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per contest per game.  Also, Jaylen Brown brings 25.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. 

Boston has NBA rankings of 4th for scoring offense, 14th for field goal percentage, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage, 4th for free throw percentage, and 7th for offensive rebounding.  In comparison on defense, the Celtics have NBA rankings of 5th for scoring defense, 5th for field goal percentage permitted, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.

Late on, Boston has covered three out of their last five games.  Boston has gone over the pro basketball betting total in seven of their previous eight games.  The Boston Celtics finished 57-25 straight up, 45-36-1 against the spread, and 43-38 over/under the total. 

Last Game – 76ers Draw Even in Dramatic Fashion

James Harden hit the floater with 16 seconds left in regulation that tied the game.  And then he buried the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining in overtime.  To summarize, he scored 42 points to help the Sixers stave off a wild Boston Celtics comeback in a 116-115 victory on Sunday.  The 76ers tied their playoff series at 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday.

Namely, PJ Tucker, the heart and guts of the Sixers.  Tucker did the dirty work on a defensive rebound and a bucket.  He made the free throw with 1:05 left, and the tie game gave the Sixers new life.

The Sixers were on the brink of defeat numerous times over the final 17 minutes.  Joel Embiid, the NBA MVP, had 34 points and 13 rebounds.  Most important of all, he kept his composure.  And he eventually got to the line to sink two free throws with 59 seconds left and the season in the balance.

Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum struggled to score early but finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics CashBet Free Pick  

As a result of their Game 4 win, NBA gambling money is flowing to Philadelphia.  Now Boston is the discount bargain.

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