Brown and the Celtics visit Philadelphia with 2-1 series lead
Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Celtics -7. 5; over/under is 213. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Celtics won the last meeting 108-100 on Friday, led by 25 points from Jaylen Brown. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 31. The 76ers are 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 43. 6 rebounds. Andre Drummond leads the 76ers with 8.
4 boards. The Celtics have gone 36-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 12.