Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction: the Celts will improve their defense

Prediction for the NBA Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics match which will take place on May 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Philadelphia 76ers

After winning in overtime of the fourth game and balancing the score in the series, the Seventh Sixers played a superb fifth match. Philadelphia was stronger than Boston on both halves of the court, surpassed the opponent in almost all game segments, and left them no chance of success – 115:103. Moreover, James Harden played the most unremarkable game in this series, scoring 17 points and throwing only twice. However, Tyrese Maxi made 6 of 12 three-pointers and scored 30 points. Joel Embiid recorded 33 points for performance and 4 blocked shots. Tobias Harris finished with a double-double – 16 points, 11 rebounds. Philadelphia has only one match left to reach the final.

Boston Celtics

The Celtics were close to playing 3-1 in the series, but in the fourth game, they needed more. The fifth match was almost the most unsuccessful for Joe Mazzulla's team in this playoff. Jayson Tatum finished the fifth meeting with 36 points and 10 rebounds but scored only 11 shots from a game of 27. Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, and Marcus Smart scored 14. All other players in the rotation have at least ten points scored in the asset.

Expert Betting Tips

Boston could almost finish the confrontation with Philadelphia at the end of the fourth game but lost in OT. The fifth match was a failure for the Celtics. The Boston team hardly deserves to go on vacation following the results of the sixth match because, in terms of playing in all but the fifth games, they are no worse than the Seventh Sixers. Most likely, the Celts will improve in the defense and return the series to TD Garden for the decisive seventh game. We bet on Boston and a competitive match.