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5/2/2023 5:30 PM EST.
Not solely did the Philadelphia 76ers not have star Joel Embiid, however additionally they beat the Boston Celtics, 119-115 in Recreation 1. The third Seed Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, 25-16 Away) will face off towards the 2nd Seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 32-9 Dwelling) for Recreation 2 of the Japanese Convention Semifinals. The Boston Celtics presently have the least odds to win the NBA Championship by a big margin. These two groups will play tomorrow at 8 PM EST, on the TD Backyard, situated in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup will air on TNT. If you’re on the lookout for one of the best betting odds and stats, right here is data to know:
NBA Championship Odds: Japanese Convention
Philadelphia 76ers: +550
Boston Celtics: +190
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Recreation 1).
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Beneath 215.5.Betting Outcomes: Philadelphia Cash Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
The Philadelphia 76ers went into Recreation 1 with out MVP Candidate Joel Embiid. Because of James Harden scoring 45 Factors, the 76ers have been in a position to escape Recreation 1 by a slim margin. Guard Tyrese Maxey added 26 Factors, and each Maxey and Harden mixed for six steals. On the Celtics facet, Jayson Tatum led the way in which with 39 Factors, 1 Steal, 1 Block, and had 11 Rebounds. As well as, Tatum shot 4-5 from downtown. Jaylen Brown added 23 Factors, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 20. It’s necessary to notice Grant Williams, and Sam Hauser performed a mixed 9 minutes off the bench, and Robert Williams III was not an enormous issue on this sport.
Each the 76ers and the Celtics shot over 50 % from the sector, and Philadelphia shot 44.7 P.c from the Three. Though Boston Outrebounded, and dominated in paint factors, the 76ers shot higher total as a workforce. The Celtics additionally had a sport excessive 16 Turnovers and have been up as soon as by 12.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Recreation 2)
Philadelphia: +410Boston: -520
Unfold: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.Over/Beneath: 218.
Accidents:
Philadelphia 76ers
C Joel Embiid (Day-To-Day): Knee.
Boston Celtics
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT): Knee.
Playoffs Recap
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers discovered themselves in a positive place within the First Spherical of the NBA Playoffs. They defeated and swept the Brooklyn Nets 4-0, by which solely Recreation 3 was shut. The 76ers completed their sweep with out star Joel Embiid, who suffered a knee damage. With out Embiid, Tobias Harris, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and De’Anthony Melton all contributed to the win.
In 4 video games, the 76ers held the Nets to beneath 100 Factors Per Recreation and averaged 48.5 Rebounds. James Harden led the sequence, and averaged 17.3 Factors, 5.5 Rebounds, and eight.8 Assists.
Within the Put up Season, Philadelphia ranks eleventh in Factors Per Recreation (106.8), 2nd in Three-Level Capturing (41.5), 1st in Free-Throw Share (89), eighth in Rebounds (44.4), fifteenth in Assists (20.8), and 2nd in fewest turnovers (11.0).On the defensive facet, the 76ers rank 2nd in Opponent Factors Per Recreation (97), third in Steals (8.8), and eleventh in Blocks (4.0).
Strengths
Free Throw and Three-Level Share/Protection/Rebounding.
Everyone knows that shut video games can typically come all the way down to free throws. The 76ers are usually not solely environment friendly of their Free-Throw Capturing, however additionally they rank #1 within the Playoffs in proportion. Philadelphia is capturing 89 % from the road, whereas the Celtics are capturing 81.2 P.c.
The 76ers have been the highest workforce in Three-Level Share through the common season and shot 38.7 P.c. Even with out Joel Embiid, Philadelphia stays 2nd within the Playoffs in Three-Level Share (41.5). James Harden not solely completed with 45 Factors in Recreation 1 towards the Boston Celtics, however he additionally hit a clutch Three-Level shot over Al Horford in direction of the top of the sport. The 76ers shot 44 P.c from downtown in Recreation 1 and have a number of gamers that may strike past the arc, together with James Harden, De’Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid.
The Philadelphia 76ers ranked prime 10 in protection score within the common season and have stepped up their sport within the playoffs. The 76ers presently rank fifth in Defensive Score (107.3), and rank 2nd in Opponent Factors Per Recreation. As well as, they don’t let their opponents get to the free-throw line typically, and rank 1st in Opponent rebounds (35.6). Each Maxey and Harden performed nicely defensively in Recreation 1, and the 76ers rank third in Steals per sport (8.9). Along with all these strengths, Philadelphia is successful their playoff video games, and by a big margin (+9.7).
Weak point
Joel Embiid Harm/ Shot Makes an attempt.
There’s no query Joel Embiid is the guts and soul of this workforce and is an MVP Candidate but once more. Embiid was dominated out of Recreation 1 with a knee damage, and almost definitely feels much less strain after Philadelphia took the primary sport. Nevertheless, Recreation 2 is in Boston, and the Celtics have the expertise and the gamers to problem this Philadelphia workforce.
Based on MSN an hour in the past, Coach Doc Rivers quoted “There’s no change in his standing,” mentioned coach Doc Rivers. “I’m assuming it’s uncertain—I don’t know what the phrases are, however they haven’t modified if I’m being trustworthy, however he’s figuring out. He’s over there with a few of our guys proper now and I’ll get the report when he will get again. The truth that he’s doing that may be a step ahead for positive.”
Joel Embiid carried this workforce and put-up unimaginable numbers this season. He averaged 36.8 Factors, 1.4 Blocks 11.8 Rebounds, and shot 61.2 P.c from the Discipline in 4 video games towards Boston this season. As well as, Embiid is averaging 32.3 Factors, 1.4 Blocks and 9.4 Rebounds in Away Video games this Season. Joel Embiid is a rim protector, glass gleaner, and may shoot from the Three. The Boston Celtics are an elite workforce, and I do assume the 76ers will want Embiid to win the sequence towards Boston.
One of many 76ers largest weaknesses within the playoffs has been their variety of area objective makes an attempt. They make massive pictures once they rely, nonetheless, the amount has not been there. Philadelphia ranks twelfth in Discipline Purpose Makes an attempt (86.2), and tenth in Three Level Makes an attempt (34.2).
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Recreation 1)
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Beneath 215.5.Betting Outcomes: Philadelphia Cash Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
The 76ers shocked the world once they took Recreation 1 towards Boston with out star Joel Embiid. Though Boston shot 58 P.c from the Discipline, they shot barely much less from the Three, and had a sport excessive 16 turnovers. Additionally, Each Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way in which in minutes, Factors, and Rebounds. Though Tatum had a double-double, the Celtics didn’t get a lot assist from their bench, moreover Malcom Brogdon. I anticipate Robert Williams III, Derrick White, and the Celtics bench to have a much bigger position in Recreation 2.
It’s necessary to notice Boston outrebounded Philadelphia 38-28, had extra factors within the paint, and had extra factors off turnovers.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Recreation 2)
Philadelphia: +410Boston: -520Spread: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.Over/Beneath: 218
Playoffs Recap
The Boston Celtics nearly blew their lead within the First Spherical towards the seventh Seed, Atlanta Hawks. Though the Celtics gained the Collection 4-2, they have been shut in statistics with the Hawks. They allowed Atlanta to common 115.8 Factors Per Recreation, and Barely outrebounded the Hawks.
Jayson Tatum led the way in which, and averaged 27.2 Factors, 10 Rebounds, and 5.3 Assists in 6 video games. In Recreation 6 towards Atlanta, each Tatum and Brown had a mixed 62 factors to shut out and sport and advance to the Convention Semifinals.
Within the Put up Season, Boston ranks 2nd in Factors Per Recreation (120.3), third in Three-Level Capturing (40.4 P.c), sixth in Free-Throw Share (81.2), ninth in Rebounds (44), 1st in Assists (27.1), and eighth in turnovers (12.9).On the defensive facet, The Celtics rank thirteenth in Opponent Factors Per Recreation 116.3), fifteenth in Steals (6.0), and 2nd in Blocks (7.2). Boston was an excellent defensive workforce this season, and ranked 2nd in Defensive Score (110.6) and 2nd in Offensive Score. If Boston desires to maintain up, they need to step up their protection.
Strengths
Offense/Three-Level and Discipline Purpose Share/Tremendous Stars.
There’s no query the Boston Celtics have loads of offense within the common season and the Playoffs. Apart from Miami, Boston is averaging 120.3 Factors Per Recreation, and so they rank third in Three-Level Capturing. As well as, the Celtics have a number of gamers that may hit their pictures, particularly from downtown. The Celtics presently lead all Playoff groups in Discipline Purpose Share (52.1), and rank 2nd in Three Level Pictures made. That is an offense run by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Nevertheless, Derrick White, Malcom Brogdon, Marcus Good, and Al Horford can all take off offensively at any time. These gamers might be essential to the sequence, particularly if Joel Embiid is ready to go well with up.
Each Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have turn into two of the deadliest pair within the NBA. Not solely have they got years of expertise enjoying collectively, however they’ve additionally been to the NBA Finals. Though Boston will rely closely on different stars and bench gamers to step up, they are going to finally want one hundred pc from each Tatum and Brown. This contains imaginative and prescient of the courtroom, enjoying workforce basketball, and making good choices in essential conditions.
Jayson Tatum averaged 21 Factors, 1.3 Steals, 6.3 Assists, and 9.8 Rebounds in 4 Video games towards the 76ers this season. As well as, Tatum shot 44 P.c from the Discipline, and solely 28.6 P.c from the Discipline. It’s necessary to notice Tatum is averaging 31.7 Factors, 1.2 Steals, and Rebounds in Dwelling Video games this season. In these Dwelling Video games, Jayson Tatum averages 48.4 P.c from the Discipline, and 35.8 P.c from the Three.
Like Tatum, Jaylen Brown averaged 21 Factors, 1.7 Steals, 2.7 Assists, and three Rebounds in 3 video games towards Philadelphia. Brown has been significantly better at dwelling, averaging 26.7 Factors, 1.1 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 6.8 Rebounds. In Dwelling Video games, Brown is capturing 48 P.c from the sector. Though each stars struggled towards the 76ers this season, they might want to step it up this sequence.
Weak point
Protection/ Attending to the Free-Throw Line.
Opposite to the common season stats, the Boston Celtics presently rank twelfth in Defensive Effectivity within the Playoffs (116.3). Moreover, Boston ranks thirteenth in Opponent Factors Per Recreation, and permits 116 factors Per Recreation. The Significance of Free-Throws was mentioned above, and their affect on shut video games. The Celtics rank 2nd in Opponent Free-Throw makes an attempt, which may make or break a sport. In the event that they wish to win, Boston must cease opponents from attending to the road so typically.
Not solely do the Celtics permit groups to get to the road, however they’re additionally 2nd to final in Free Throw makes an attempt this Postseason. The one workforce to make it to the road much less are the 76ers. If the Celtics can assault the rim, and get to the road, they might take this second sport.
Boston has two-way guards in Marcus Good and Derrick White. They presently rank eleventh in Perimeter Three Protection and are a workforce that ranked 4th within the Common season towards the perimeter. In actual fact, Boston restricted opponents to 34.5 P.c Three-Level capturing this season.
Key Stats-Playoffs
•Philadelphia averages 106.8 factors per sport.
•Boston averages 120.3 factors per sport.
•Philadelphia ranks 2nd in factors allowed with 97 opponents factors per sport.
•Boston ranks thirteenth in factors allowed with 116.3 opponents factors per sport.
•Philadelphia ranks eighth in rebounds per sport with 44.4.
•Boston ranks ninth in rebounds per sport with 44.
•Philadelphia ranks 2nd in level differential at +9.7.
•Boston ranks fifth in level differential at +4.0.
•Philadelphia ranks eleventh in blocked pictures with 4.0 per sport.
•Boston ranks 2nd in blocked pictures with 6.7 per sport.
•Philadelphia averages 41.5 % from the 3-point vary, whereas Boston averages 40.4 P.c from the 3-point vary.
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION
SPREAD: Boston -10
-Philadelphia coated the unfold in 7 of their final 10 video games.
-Boston coated the unfold in 7 of their final 10 video games.
-Philadelphia has a 51-34-2 document ATS this season.
-Boston has a 50-39-0 document ATS this season.
-Boston 26-19-0 in HOME video games ATS this season.
-Philadelphia is 25-18-1 in AWAY video games ATS this season.
Though Philadelphia coated the unfold in 7 straight video games, and this can be a massive margin, they are going to almost definitely be with out Embiid. I believe the Celtics discovered a option to win this sport by a big margin and made up for some errors within the final sport. Give me Celtics -10.
MONEY LINE: Boston Cash Line
-Philadelphia gained the Cash Line 8 out of their final 10 video games
-Boston gained the Cash Line 7 of their final 10 video games.
As of proper now, Joel Embiids’ standing has not modified, and he’s nonetheless uncertain for Recreation 2. Boston is at Dwelling, and I can’t see them dropping right here. Give me Boston Cash Line.
OVER/UNDER: OVER
-Philadelphia Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.1
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.0
-Philadelphia Total O/U Report: 46-39-2
-Boston Total O/U Report: 47-40-2
-Philadelphia hit the UNDER 5 instances of their final 10 video games.
-Boston hit the UNDER 7 instances of their final 10 video games.
James Harden exploded for 45 Factors final sport for the 76ers. If Joel Embiid is dominated out for Recreation 2, I totally anticipate Harden to return again all the way down to Earth. Nevertheless, based mostly off how poorly the Celtics have performed defensively, I just like the Over right here. Final sport hit the Over, the Boston hit the over in 5 straight video games.
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