Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics 5/9/2023 Picks Predictions

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East Semifinals – Game 5, Series tied 2-2

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to TD Garden on Tuesday night to face off against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The 76ers, seeded third, have won three out of four away playoff games so far and have an average offensive efficiency this postseason.

In the last game on Sunday, the 76ers evened out the best-of-seven series by winning 116-115 against the Celtics at home.

The game-winning three-pointer was made by Philadelphia’s G James Harden with just 19 seconds remaining in overtime, and he also scored the highest points of the game with 42 points.

Joel Embiid, the team’s MVP, contributed 34 points (12-15 FT) and 13 rebounds. The 76ers made 46 percent of their shots from the field.

The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 87.6 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 matches with the Celtics.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against Boston.
The 76ers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions 5/9/2023

The Boston Celtics, who are aiming for their second consecutive NBA Finals appearance, lead the postseason in offensive efficiency.

In Game Four, they managed to outscore the 76ers 24-15 in the fourth quarter to force the game into overtime.

The Celtics, seeded second, connected on 17 out of 44 shots from beyond the arc and had an overall shooting percentage of 47 percent.

All five Boston starters scored in double figures, and the team was led by All-Star F Jayson Tatum, who scored 24 points. All-Star G Jaylen Brown also had an impressive game with 23 points on 10-for-16 shooting and five assists.

Malcolm Brogdon, who was named Sixth Man of the Year, contributed 19 points (6-13 FG) in 36 minutes off the bench.

The Boston Celtics are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

The Boston Celtics are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
The Celtics are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home.
Boston is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home against Philadelphia.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Boston Celtics. With no major injuries on either side, this Game Five showdown is crucial for both teams.

The 76ers have the second lowest pace in the playoffs and the Celtics are not far behind at 11th. Expect Boston to play tough defense and secure a victory in a low-scoring affair. My prediction: Boston Celtics 107, Philadelphia 76ers 99.

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