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Celtics Aim for 2-0 Lead vs. Embiid-less 76ers
21 Apr
Summary
- Boston Celtics seek 2-0 series advantage in Game 2.
- Philadelphia 76ers will play without star Joel Embiid.
- SportsLine model predicts Celtics' victory and low score.
The Boston Celtics are poised to extend their playoff series lead to 2-0 against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 on Sunday. Following a decisive 123-91 victory in Game 1, the second-seeded Celtics, with a strong home record of 31-11, host the seventh-seeded 76ers, who stand at 22-20 on the road this season. A significant factor for Philadelphia will be the absence of Joel Embiid due to an appendectomy.
SportsLine's projection model, which has a history of successful NBA picks, simulates games 10,000 times. For this matchup, the model anticipates the Celtics will cover the spread and predicts the total score will go under 216.5 points. This prediction aligns with recent trends, as the under has hit in their last four head-to-head games and in a majority of recent games for both teams. The model projects Tyrese Maxey to lead the 76ers with 25.5 points, while Jaylen Brown is expected to pace the Celtics with 28.4 points.
