The Philadelphia 76ers, sans star center Joel Embiid due to an abdomen injury, face a daunting task on the road against the Boston Celtics, who've been nearly unbeatable at home. Boston's TD Garden will host this Eastern Conference showdown, with the Celtics boasting a 30-11 record in front of their home crowd. The Celtics' defense has been a season highlight, allowing just 91.0 points per game, which could spell trouble for a 76ers offense that's relied on Embiid's presence.
Tyrese Maxey, who leads Philadelphia with 28.3 points per game, will need to bring his A-game to keep up with Jaylen Brown's Boston squad. Boston's offense, led by Brown's 28.7 points per game, has been potent, but it's their defense that's truly been the story. The significant 14.5-point spread and a total of 216.5 suggest a potentially lopsided affair. Will the 76ers find a way to keep pace, or will Boston's stifling defense prove too much? Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.