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76ers vs Celtics Final: 103-101 - Recap
Joel Embiid scored 52 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Philadelphia on Tuesday, leading the 76ers to a 103-101 victory over Boston at Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia did not, however, defeat the Celtics against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 226.5.
Philadelphia got 20 points from James Harden and another 11 points from P.J. Tucker. James Harden contributed 10 assists, while Joel Embiid cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Boston got 26 points from Derrick White in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum contributed 6 assists for the Celtics, while Al Horford had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Philadelphia were victorious, as the score was 53-46 at the break.
Boston had a 43-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Boston, they head home to face Toronto.