Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers
Can Philadelphia 76ers topple Boston Celtics?
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe became the first player since Tim Duncan on May 5, 1998 to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.
- The Celtics lost game 2 by 14 points.
- The series is locked at 1-1.
Philadelphia 76ers to Win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, PA |
| Tip Off: | 04:30:00 |
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.25 | 1.34 |
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Match Prediction & Analysis
The Celtics took a 26-13 lead with a 16-0 run in Game 2 and still lost. A lead that large should be unassailable, and Philadelphia came back and closed it out.That is a concerning pattern for Boston they are not converting momentum into wins. The 76ers are playing without their best player and matching Boston shot for shot on the back of two rookies and a veteran wing. Philly at home is a different animal: the crowd is electric for playoff basketball, Maxey and Edgecombe will feed off it, and the Celtics cannot keep giving away turnovers at the rate they did in Game 2.
The Philadelphia 76ers were 45-37 this season. They finished 4th in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. They are even in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Boston Celtics, at 1 game each.
The Boston Celtics were 56-26 this season. They finished 1st in the Atlantic Division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference.
Celtics had a 3–2 edge in the last five.Celtics have averaged 122.2 points per game in these clashes while conceding 113.2, and 76ers have averaged 114.4 points per game while giving up 115.2 to the Celtics .The average total points per game sits at approximately 226
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 25.0 | 2.5 | 8.5 | 1.0/0.0 |
| Jaylen Brown | 31.0 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 1.5/0.5 |
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Edgecombe dropped 30 points and 10 rebounds while Maxey added 29 and 9 assists in Game 2's 111-97 win. Philadelphia shot 19-of-39 from three after making just four threes in all of Game 1. After the Celtics cut the lead to two with six minutes left, Maxey stepped up with back-to-back threes from the top of the key and when he sealed it with an acrobatic reverse layup while being fouled, he turned toward Boston's bench and roared. That is a different version of Maxey than the one who went quiet in Game 1.
At home in Philadelphia for Game 3, the Sixers will be dangerous. Maxey has historically elevated his game at Xfinity Mobile Arena and can push into 32-36 point territory; here he finished the regular season at 26.4 points per game and has another gear when the crowd is behind him. Edgecombe's back-to-back locker room visits in Game 2 with apparent leg issues are something to monitor, but he returned each time and looked fine. If healthy, he is capable of 24-28 points again. Paul George added 19 points in Game 2 and his veteran poise on this Philly stage keeps defenses honest. Without Embiid, the 76ers are leaning entirely on this trio and so far, it has been enough.
The 76ers on average score 115.9 points per game they score 46.2% from the field and are ranked 23rd in the league, and 34.9% from the arc and are ranked 23rd in the league. The 76ers grab 43.6 rebounds per game and Ranked 17th in season.
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Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 36 points in a losing effort in Game 2. Tatum added 19 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, one assist from a triple-double. The two combined for 55 of Boston's 97 points. The rest of the team shot 13-of-47 from three. That is the Celtics' problem: their depth scoring has been inconsistent, and Boston committed 13 turnovers in Game 2 that led directly to 16 Philadelphia points.The poor shooting performance outside of Brown and Tatum underscores the need for a third consistent scoring option for the Celtics. Their turnover issues also highlight a lack of ball security that the 76ers are capitalizing on, adding to their offensive struggles.
Tatum is 3-for-15 from three to start this series. That number will not hold he is a career 38% three-point shooter and took the wrong shots in both games. In Philadelphia, the urgency will sharpen him. Expect Tatum in the 26-30 point range with more aggression off the dribble and a cleaner three-point selection. Brown at 36 in a losing effort means he is ready to take over; put him down for 30-34 in Game 3. The Celtics need Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard to combine for 25-30 off the bench so that Brown and Tatum are not doing everything alone. Boston is 56-26 this season and has been here before a hostile road environment does not rattle this team.
The Celtics on average score 114.9 points per game they score 46.7% from the field and are ranked 16th in the league, and 36.7% from the arc and are ranked 8th in the league. The Celtics grab 46.4 rebounds per game and Ranked 3rd in season
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tyrese Maxey |
| SG | VJ Edgecombe |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr |
| PF | Paul George |
| C | Adem Bona |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Derrick White |
| SG | Sam Hauser |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Neemias Queta |
BOSTON CELTICS vs PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Winning PredictionPhiladelphia at home with momentum, Maxey locked in, and Edgecombe playing with house money is a hard environment for any team. The Celtics are talented enough to win this Tatum and Brown on a good night can outscore anyone but their turnover issues and Tatum's three-point slump complicate things. Philly takes Game 3 and the series lead.
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