Date/Time: 05-09-2018, 20:00 EDT
Spread: Boston Celtics +1.5
Total: +204
With the second-seeded the Celtics (55-27) having a commanding 3-1 lead, the series moves back to Boston for Game 5 of this Eastern Conference semifinal, as they will host once again the third-seeded Philadelphia 76ers (52-30), who managed to get their first victory in the series at home in game 4 and avoided the sweep.
In game four two days ago, the 76ers destroyed Boston inside the paint, where they scored 22 more points (52-30) and grabbed 10 more rebounds (53-43). This led them to their first victory in the series (103-92) which reduced the Celtics’ lead to 3-1 and forced a game 5 in Boston.
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Boston had a 54-26 record in the regular season and they were placed 2nd in the East. In game four they saw a 4-game winning streak end with a road loss in Philadelphia. Terry Rozier leads the team in scoring with 18.3 ppg. He also leads the team in assists made, with 6.1 per game. Jayson Tatum follows with 18.3 ppg and 4.6 boards per game, while Al Horford adds 17.2 ppg and a team-best 8.7 boards per game.
Boston have a 33-14 home record, while Philadelphia are 24-21 on the road. In their 8 previous meetings this season, Boston lead 6-2 wins and are 3-1 at home. Boston have a better accuracy both from the field (44.6% to 43.2%) and from behind the arc (36% to 33.5%). Philadelphia have a better offense with 108.4 ppg to Boston’s 103.2, while Boston have a better defense, allowing 101.6 ppg to Philadelphia’s 103.9. Philadelphia grab more rebounds, with 49.7 to Boston’s 42.8 and dish more assists, with 25.8 to Boston’s 21.5, while Boston are better in turnovers committed (12.5 to 14.3). Celtics have dominated the Sixers in Boston in the first couple of games and expect them to do so again today and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Game 5 Prediction: Boston Celtics +1.5 (-107)