The Boston Celtics seek to get an advantage against the Philadelphia 76ers, after they even their semi-finals series. It was a dominating 121-87 win for the Celtics, even when Embiid returned for the 76ers. Coming into this game, both the Celtics and the 76ers has the same aim coming into this match. These two teams still have the confidence coming into this match, for a different reason. While the Celtics gain confidence from their current result, 76ers are confident as they finally have the MVP back. The Game 3 of their semi-finals series will be on May 6, 2023, at 7:30 am (GMT+8), with the 76ers hosting this crucial match.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics were able to answer in a big way, dominating the 76ers all throughout the Game 2, avoiding a 0-2 result. That Game 2 win is important as it will be more challenging for them to recover from a two-game deficit. In fact, in that match, the Celtics won all quarter, leading as much as 36 points. Additionally, they were able to hold the 76ers to shooting only 20% from beyond the arc, shooting only six of 30. Celtics also one the rebounding battle, outrebounding the 76ers, 46-41. Jaylen Brown admit that they were not able to be at their best during the Game 1. Fortunately in Game 2, they were able to improve their defense since the start of the game. It was a tight defense for them, that even with Embiid, the 76ers were not able to get an advantage here. However, it is a mystery why Jayson Tatum only played for 19 minutes in Game 2, having only seven points.
Although Tatum only scored seven points in Game 2, him and Jaylen Brown remains to be the top-scorer for the Celtics. Throughout the playoffs, they have 26.1. and 26 points respectively. However, Danilo Gallinari remains to be unavailable here, due to his knee injury.
Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers on the other hand is aiming to be able to bounce back from their disappointing defeat on their last match. Although Embiid returns for them in Game 2, they were not able to take advantage of his return. Although Embiid’s return did not go well, he was able to contribute for his team, but lower than his usual points. He contributed 15 points, along with three rebounds in 27 minutes of playing. With that, they are aiming to pick themselves up, so they could get the advantage in this game. For a team who is averaging 115.2 points per game, it is a surprise that the 76ers only produced 87 points during Game 2. It is also not a good game for James Harden, who only contributed 12 points. This is the main reason why the 76ers failed to win that match, they were not able to get the usual contributions they usually get.
Although he already played in Game 2, Joel Embiid is still considered to be a doubt in this match since he is not yet 100%. With that, expect James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey, who scores 21 points per game each, to lead the 76ers.
Prediction:
Boston Celtics
Total Under: 108.5
Odds: 0.83
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