NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will play the Philadelphia 76ers in a decisive Game 7 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Celtics will seek another victory over the 76ers after a 95-86 win on Thursday. Marcus Smart led the way with a team-leading 22 points in the win for the Celtics, while Joel Embiid scored 26 points in the loss for the 76ers.
When is Celtics vs. 76ers and when does it start?
This matchup between the Celtics and 76ers will happen on Sunday, May 14, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 3:30 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 14, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ABC.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Celtics have won 51 out of the 72 games, or 70.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Celtics record 117.9 points per game. That’s seven more points than the 110.9 the 76ers allow.
The Celtics hit 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%.
So far in 2022-23, the Celtics’ offense has been significantly better at home, where they average 120.5 points per game, compared to on the road, where they average 115.4 per game. Defensively, they have been better when playing at home, where they concede 110.5 points per game, versus on the road, where they let opponents to average 112.4 per game.
The Celtics have been racking up 115.9 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 117.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
76ers Stats, Odds & Insights
The 76ers outscore opponents by 4.3 points per game (posting 115.2 points per game, 14th in league, and allowing 110.9 per contest, third in NBA) and have a +354 scoring differential.
The 76ers score only 3.8 more points per game (115.2) than the Celtics give up on average (111.4).
Beyond the arc, the 76ers are 11th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.6). They are best in 3-point percentage at 38.7%.
The 76ers score 114.2 points per game at home, two fewer points than away (116.2). On defense they give up 109.5 per game, 2.8 fewer points than away (112.3).
Over their past 10 games, the 76ers are tallying 104 points per contest, 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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