The Philadelphia 76ers (34-18, 30-22 ATS, 30-22 O/U) collide with the Boston Celtics (38-16, 27-26-1 ATS, 26-27 O/U) in a divisional showdown on Wednesday evening. The 76ers were dealt a road loss against the Knicks on Sunday. The Celtics recorded a road win against the Pistons on Monday evening. The Celtics logged a 126-117 home win against the 76ers in the only meeting this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers conclude a three-game road trip in this one. They beat the Spurs in a blowout 137-125 margin in the opening game of the road trek on Friday and were 4.5 point favorites in a 108-97 road loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Philadelphia is only three games behind the Celtics atop the Atlantic division. The 76ers covered the spread in two of their last three road games.
Joel Embiid continues to excel, sinking at least 30 points in two of his last three games. The 28-year-old center has six consecutive double-doubles and is averaging 33.4 PPG and 10.2 RPG on the season. James Harden has shot 40% or lower in three of his last four bouts. The 33-year-old shooting guard has two double-doubles this month and has registered an average of 21 PPG and 10.9 APG. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the lone meeting against the Celtics. The 22-year-ol d point guard has filed an average of 20.1 PPG.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 6, 2023
The 76er are a stellar 4-1 in their last five road games and 8-2 in their last ten bouts overall. Philadelphia is averaging 114.6 points on the season, ranking them 15th. The defense has been outstanding. They have allowed 108 or fewer points in two of their last three games and are conceding a season average of 110.9 points, placing them fourth in the NBA.
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