Overview of the Game

The Boston Celtics (44-18) face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (21-40) for an Eastern Conference clash on Thursday evening. The Sixers have recently struggled, losing 11 of their last 12 games including two in a row. They fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-112 on March 4.

Current Form

Meanwhile, the Celtics secured a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, winning 128-118 on Wednesday. As it stands, Tyrese Maxey is sidelined for the Sixers due to back issues, while Paul George is questionable due to a groin injury. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford are expected to miss the game.

Betting Insights

• Tipoff: From TD Garden in Boston at 7:30 PM ET.
• Spread: Celtics -13.5.
• Total Points: 218.5.
• Money Line: Boston -885; Philadelphia +592.

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Player Highlights

Payton Pritchard is gaining recognition for potentially winning the Sixth Man of the Year, after scoring a personal best of 43 points on Wednesday while also contributing 10 rebounds and five assists. In another notable performance against Philadelphia on February 20, he tallied 28 points.

Also worth mentioning, Derrick White is showcasing great versatility, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and a block per game, maintaining high scoring records consistently.

Conversely, the 76ers’ Quentin Grimes has emerged as a key player, recently scoring 30-plus points in two games out of three, reflecting a strong shooting form. Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. has also been impressive, boasting an average of 15.1 points per game with a field goal percentage of 47%.