The Philadelphia 76ers head to Boston facing elimination Tuesday night, while the Boston Celtics have a chance to close out their first-round series at TD Garden in Game 5.

Boston enters with a 3-1 series lead after a dominant 128-96 win in Game 4 on Sunday. The Celtics buried a franchise playoff-record 24 three-pointers in that game, with Payton Pritchard exploding for 32 points off the bench and Jayson Tatum adding 30 points with 11 assists. Boston also controlled the glass 51-30, continuing a trend of winning the physical battle when they’re at their best.

Philadelphia did get Joel Embiid back in Game 4 after his appendectomy absence, and he finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds, but the Sixers struggled to match Boston’s pace and perimeter shooting. Tyrese Maxey added 22 points, though Philadelphia will need far more shot creation and defensive resistance to extend the series. The Sixers already proved they can win in Boston by taking Game 2, so they’ll try to recreate that formula with a quicker tempo and stronger guard play.

For Boston, the storyline is closing the door at home and avoiding a longer series. For Philadelphia, it’s about whether Embiid and Maxey can deliver one huge response to keep the season alive.

This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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