76ers vs Celtics: Game 2 Preview and Betting Insights for April 21
76ers vs Celtics NBA Playoff Game 2 Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 21
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The Philadelphia 76ers face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their playoff series at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. After a dominant Game 1 win for the Celtics, the 76ers will need to improve their shooting, especially from beyond the arc, to compete. Key players include Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum for Boston, while Philadelphia will be without Joel Embiid.
- 01Boston Celtics won Game 1 decisively, 123-91.
- 02Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 26 points.
- 03Philadelphia 76ers shot only 39% from the field and 17% from three-point range.
- 04Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 due to an abdomen injury.
- 05Celtics are favored by 14.5 points in the upcoming matchup.
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In Game 2 of the NBA playoff series, the Philadelphia 76ers (45-38) will visit the Boston Celtics (57-26) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics dominated the first game, winning 123-91, with Jaylen Brown scoring 26 points and Jayson Tatum contributing a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds. The 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 39% from the field and 17% from three-point range, with Tyrese Maxey leading their scoring with 21 points. Philadelphia will be without star player Joel Embiid due to an abdomen injury. The Celtics are favored by 14.5 points for Game 2, with the total set at 217.5 points. Betting trends show Boston is 50-33 against the spread (ATS) and has a strong home performance, while Philadelphia holds a 24-18 ATS record on the road. The matchup is crucial for the 76ers as they aim to bounce back and level the series.
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The absence of Joel Embiid significantly affects the 76ers' chances in Game 2, potentially leading to a challenging playoff run for the team.
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