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Celtics vs 76ers: Game 7 Showdown

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off in Game 7 at TD Garden on May 2 after the 76ers tied the series 3-3 with two consecutive victories.

The 76ers won Game 6 106-93 in Philadelphia, completing a remarkable 3-1 comeback. Boston's three-point shooting has been critical in this series, with the team making 41.7% from three in wins compared to just 27.7% in losses. Philadelphia has excelled defensively recently, holding the second-best turnover percentage and third-best defensive net rating among playoff teams. sport-ipl.my

Joel Embiid has averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in his three games since returning. The Celtics are favored at -290 with a spread of -7.5, while the total is set at 205.5 points. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:40 PM EST on NBC Sports and Peacock.