Philly/ Boston - under 208.5 Have seen a lot of the Boston series vs. Milwaukee, and the Celtics really do feed off the crowd, which seems to be frenetic and close to the sidelines. Celtic fans, players, and coaches all appreciate good defense, and at times the Celts remind you of a college team. The 76ers also have bought into their coach's "defense by committee" approach. Both teams will contest perimeter shots that other teams make a cursory effort, but not a full effort to disrupt.
Jaylen Brown is doubtful. He has come a long way offensively this year, and is actually a threat from outside. He also is an up tempo player that can slash quickly to the basket. Marcus Smart will get many of his minutes, and Smart is possibly the best defensive player on the Celts. He can defend both guards and a small forward. But his offensive game has been stagnantly poor since becoming a pro. Good passer, terrible shooter. Boston just doesn't have the outside shooting with Kyrie, Hayward, and now Brown out. If Rozier gets hot, this may go over, but he has been inconsistent so far in the playoffs.
Very physical semi-wrestling match Monday. I like the 76ers to win this series, but in Boston, they will struggle to score.
Jaylen Brown is doubtful. He has come a long way offensively this year, and is actually a threat from outside. He also is an up tempo player that can slash quickly to the basket. Marcus Smart will get many of his minutes, and Smart is possibly the best defensive player on the Celts. He can defend both guards and a small forward. But his offensive game has been stagnantly poor since becoming a pro. Good passer, terrible shooter. Boston just doesn't have the outside shooting with Kyrie, Hayward, and now Brown out. If Rozier gets hot, this may go over, but he has been inconsistent so far in the playoffs.
Very physical semi-wrestling match Monday. I like the 76ers to win this series, but in Boston, they will struggle to score.
