Go figure this series. The 76ers are down 3-2 going into Thursday’s game with the Celtics in Philly. They are six-point underdogs with the total at 212½ in NBA odds. Here is where things get interesting. Boston won both games in Philly.
The 76ers have won two of the three games in Boston. They need to win a home game to force a seventh game back at the Garden. So, will trends continue, and will the Celtics finish the series in six, or will Philly stave off elimination, once again? Another fascinating aspect is the play of Joel Embiid, who is back in the lineup after having an appendix removed three weeks ago.
The big center had a huge game in Game 5 and basically willed Philly to this spot. Tyrese Maxey delivered, too. So, what happens now?
Pick: 76ers +6 points
