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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks – Celtics To Bounce Back In NBA Playoffs

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08 May 2023
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  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics picks for Tuesday, May 9
  • Matchup gets underway at 19:30 ET at TD Garden
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    Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks
  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks
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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks

Boston are backed to bounce back in Game 5 of the series.

The Celtics are in good form on their home court and have covered consistently when hosting Philadelphia this season.

  • Boston Celtics are 9-3-0 ATS in their last 12 home games
  • Boston are 3-1-0 ATS at home vs Philadelphia this season
  • The Over has hit in 3 of the 4 playoff games so far
  • The Over has cashed in 7 of Boston’s last 9 games

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 331-245
  • Boston Celtics won the 2022/23 regular season series 3-1
  • This NBA Playoffs series is tied 2-2
  • Philadelphia 76ers won 116-115 in overtime when the two teams last met on May 7

Boston Celtics Form

Boston return home looking to bounce back from a Game 4 defeat that knotted up this series.

The Celtics made a solid start to the first round series with Atlanta, winning the first two games at home, 112-99 and 119-106.

They split the next four games, but a 128-120 road win in Game 6 was enough to finally clinch the series, 4-2.

Boston made a rough start to this series with Philadelphia as they lost 119-115 at home, but the rebounded to win 121-87 at home and 114-102 on the road.

The Celtics failed to make it three-in-a-row on Sunday though, suffering a 116-115 overtime defeat in Philadephia.

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia head back out on the road having tied up the series thanks their first win in three games.

The 76ers made light work of Brooklyn in the first round, sweeping the Nets with 121-101 and 96-84 wins at home, and 102-97 and 96-88 victories on the road.

This playoff series was always going to always be much tougher though, and that is how it has played out so far.

Philadelphia made a dream start with a 119-115 win in Boston, only to get blown out 121-87 in Game 2.

The 76ers then dropped their first home game of the series 114-102, but bounced back in Game 4 with a 116-115 overtime victory.

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics FAQs

Where can I watch the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics live stream?

You can watch the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics live stream at ExpressVPN.

What is the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics start time?

The Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics game is set to start at 19:30 ET.

Verdict

Boston lost the last game but they came painfully close to taking a firm hold of this series.

The Celtics are back on their home court in Game 5 and are backed to make it count as they get back in front.

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