Boston Celtics (57-25, second in Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third).
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
FANDUEL Sportsbook 76ers -2; over/under 214.5.
SECOND ROUND: 76ers lead series 3-2.
Bottom line: Game six will decide the Eastern Conference second round between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Joel Embiid scored 33 points to help the 76ers beat the Celtics 115-103 on May 9.
76ers are 34-18 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia wins turnovers 4-0 and averages 12.8 per game.
Celtics are 11-5 versus their division. Marcus Smart leads Boston with 6.3 assists per game.
76ers star James Harden averages 22.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.7 steals. Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey is averaging 18.3 points.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown averages 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Boston’s Tatum has made 2.9 3-pointers in the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games: 76ers: 8-2, averaging 108.8 points, 44.8 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 7.6 steals, and 4.9 blocks while shooting 46.1%. Their opponents average 104.3 points.
Celtics: 5-5, averaging 118.3 points, 42.1 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 5.8 steals, 6.8 blocks, and 49.5% shooting. Opponents average 113.5 points.
76ers: No injuries.
Celtics: Knee-injured Danilo Gallinari.
