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Philadelphia at Boston

May 14, 2023
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Philadelphia blew its chance to clinch at home and now the 76ers are in the unenviable position of winning a Game 7 on the Celtics' home court and that has been a nightmare for opponents throughout NBA history. Boston prevailed in Game 6 even though Jayson Tatum missed 14 of his first 15 field-goal attempts and finished 5-for-21. However, Tatum made two clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Celtics went on to win 95-86 in a game that went UNDER by a whopping 30 points. The 76ers shot just 36.1 percent and the Celtics weren't much better at 42.3 percent, but Boston held a 50-38 edge in rebounds. Boston has covered five of six with two days rest and they are 9-4 ATS their past 13 home games. Also, the Celtics are 22-10 UNDER playing with two days rest and they have stayed UNDER 15 of their past 22 conference semifinal games. The defensive intensity by both teams will be evident from the start. Take the Celtics spread as a Max Play, and bet the first half and full game to stay UNDER.

 

2 units on Boston -6.5 (-110) (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
WIN
1 unit on 1st ½ Total UNDER 102 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 201.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
FINAL
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Philadelphia 76ers
29
23
10
26
88
Boston Celtics img
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32
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24
112
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