The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are set to engage in a showdown, bringing together two Eastern Conference rivals on the basketball court.
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On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are set to engage in a showdown, bringing together two Eastern Conference rivals on the basketball court. With a record of 12-6 SU, 12-6 ATS, and 11-6-1 O/U, Philadelphia suffered a 124-114 defeat against New Orleans on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Boston, boasting a 14-4 SU, 8-8-2 ATS, and 7-10-1 O/U, secured a convincing 124-97 victory over Chicago on Tuesday. Having split their initial two regular-season encounters, these Atlantic division rivals are gearing up for their upcoming clash.
For the Sixers, C Joel Embiid (illness) is questionable, while PG Jaden Springer (illness), and SG Nic Batum (finger) are probable, and SF Danuel House Jr. (quad) will not be playing the game.
As for the Celtics, PF Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and PG Jrue Holiday (ankle) are questionable.
Despite the Sixers posting a shooting accuracy of 51.9 percent from the field and exceeding 40 percent from beyond the arc in their most recent game, it proved insufficient to overcome the Pelicans. Despite both teams showcasing impressive foul line accuracy of over 88 percent, New Orleans managed to secure an advantage by attempting 16 more free throws. Additionally, the Pelicans outrebounded Philadelphia 40-30, including grabbing 13 offensive boards.
Philadelphia boasts an impressive offensive performance, averaging 120.2 points per game (ranking 4th), with a shooting accuracy of 47.6 percent (placing them 10th), including a noteworthy 37.3 percent from beyond the arc (ranked 8th). Their proficiency extends to the free-throw line, where they lead the league with an 85.6 percent conversion rate. Additionally, the 76ers secure an average of 45.4 rebounds per game, positioning them at 9th in the league.
The Celtics delivered a resounding 27-point victory against Chicago in their recent matchup. They secured a pivotal triumph in a three-team tiebreaker with Orlando and Brooklyn based on point differential to claim the top spot in Group C of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Boston showcased their offensive prowess by shooting at an impressive 52.2 percent overall while effectively limiting the Bulls to a 43 percent shooting performance, including a mere 9-for-28 from beyond the arc.
Boston exhibits a potent offensive game, averaging 116.3 points per game (ranking 9th), with a shooting accuracy of 47.2 percent (placing them 14th). Their three-point shooting proficiency is 36.0 percent (16th), while their free-throw conversion rate is 78.6 percent (12th). The Celtics demonstrate dominance on the boards, securing an average of 47.1 rebounds per game, positioning them at 3rd in the league.
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