Celtics, 76ers set for winner-take-all game 7
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Saturday, 7:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Celtics -7. 5; over/under is 205. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers square off in game seven of the Eastern Conference first round.
The 76ers defeated the Celtics 106-93 in the last matchup on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 30 points, and Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 18. The Celtics have gone 36-16 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston leads the league giving up only 107. 2 points per game while holding opponents to 44. 2% shooting.
The 76ers are 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16. 9 fast break points per game led by VJ Edgecombe averaging 8.