Celtics vs 76ers
Sun, Mar 1
Final
Celtics
Celtics
(39 - 20)
114
-
98
76ers
76ers
(33 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 26 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 114 |
| 76ers | 28 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 98 |
Venue: TD Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Neemias Queta
BOS | #88 | C
27
17
2
Tyrese Maxey
PHI | #0 | G
33
3
6
Smart Game Analysis
Boston Celtics has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Celtics, riding a four-game winning streak and bolstered by the recent addition of Nikola Vucevic, are heavily favored at home against a 76ers squad missing superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George.
Key Analysis
- • Philadelphia is without Joel Embiid (oblique/knee) and Paul George (suspension), removing their top two scoring and defensive options.
- • Jaylen Brown is playing at an MVP level (29.1 PPG) and will be the primary focus of a Celtics offense that the depleted Sixers defense cannot contain.
- • New Celtics center Nikola Vucevic provides a significant offensive mismatch against Andre Drummond, capable of stretching the floor and scoring in the post.
- • Rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe has averaged 20 points over his last five games, but he and Tyrese Maxey lack the supporting cast to match Boston's depth.
- • Boston boasts a superior Net Rating (+7.8, 2nd in NBA) compared to Philadelphia (+0.7, 15th), highlighting the gap in overall team efficiency.
- • To have a chance, the 76ers need Tyrese Maxey to explode for 40+ points and for the Celtics to have an uncharacteristically poor shooting night from deep.
