NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are playing in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 5 coming up.
The 76ers will try for another victory over the Celtics following a 116-115 OT win in their matchup on Sunday. James Harden’s team-high 42 points led the 76ers to the win. Jayson Tatum had 24 points for the Celtics.
When is Celtics vs. 76ers and when does it start?
This matchup between the Celtics and 76ers will happen on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. 76ers
The Celtics and 76ers will take to the court at TD Garden for this matchup on May 9, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have won 51, or 70.8%, of the 72 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The Celtics average 117.9 points per game. That’s seven more points than the 110.9 the 76ers give up.
The Celtics knock down 16 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 4.4 more than their opponents (11.6). They are shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc (sixth-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.5%.
The Celtics have been much better offensively at home, where they average 120.5 points per game, compared to road games, where they score 115.4 per game. Defensively, they are better at home, where they concede 110.5 points per game, versus on the road, where they let their opponents to score 112.4 per game.
In their last 10 games, the Celtics have been scoring 119.2 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 117.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
76ers Stats, Odds & Insights
The 76ers are outscoring opponents by 4.3 points per game, with a +354 scoring differential overall. They put up 115.2 points per game (14th in NBA) and allow 110.9 per outing (third in league).
The 76ers’ 115.2 points per game are just 3.8 more points than the 111.4 the Celtics surrender to opponents.
The 76ers are 11th in the league in 3-pointers made (12.6 per game) and best in 3-point percentage (38.7%).
At home the 76ers are not as good offensively, scoring 114.2 points per game, compared to 116.2 on the road. But they are better defensively, conceding 109.5 points per game at home, compared to 112.3 on the road.
Over their past 10 games, the 76ers are posting 110.9 points per game, compared to their season average of 115.2.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
76ers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 66 | 33.1 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| James Harden | 58 | 21 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 60 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Louis King | 1 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tobias Harris | 74 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
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