The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics play a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Sunday at TD Garden. Tip for Game 7 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions
The series is tied 3-3. Philadelphia led the series 3-2, but blew a chance to put Boston away in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Center, losing 95-86.
The Celtics played just 7 players in Game 6, as head coach Joe Mazzulla shortened up the bench. G Marcus Smart was the top scorer, going for 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 3 triples. He also added 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. Overall, Boston shot 42.3% from the floor in Game 6, while knocking down 42.9% from behind the arc (15-of-35).
The 76ers weren’t as efficient, shooting just 36.1% (30-of-83), while hitting just 23.5% (8-of-34) from downtown. Philly took good care of the ball, turning it over just 11 times, to 17 for Boston. However, the Celtics held a 50-to-38 rebounding margin.