Joel Embiid made his return to the 76ers fewer than three weeks after an emergency surgery, but it wasn't enough as Philadelphia fell 128-96 at home. Boston is up 3-1 in the series and has the chance to close out Philadelphia at home in five games tonight.
Game 4's loss for the 76ers was the third time in the series that they failed to score more than 100 points. Philadelphia 41% from the field in Game 4 and shot an underwhelming 9-of-30 from three (30%). Embiid (26) and Tyrese Maxey (22) combined for half of the 76ers' team points (48/96).
Jayson Tatum led Game 4 in scoring with 30 points on 8-of-16 from the field. Boston as a team shot 24-of-53 from three (45%), which was a series best for the Celtics. Boston also had its best rebounding margin in Game 4 at 51-30.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Boston Celtics (-550), Philadelphia 76ers (+410)
This game opened Celtics -10.5 with the Total set at 215.5.
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Boston ranks second best in the NBA with a 51-35 ATS mark
Boston is second best in the NBA with a 28-15 record to the Under at home
Philadelphia is third best in the NBA with a 25-18 ATS record on the road
Philadelphia is 46-41 to the Under and 23-20 to the Under on the road
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics’ Moneyline
Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics -11.5 ATS