The 76ers flipped home-court advantage in their direction with a Game 1 win over the Celtics, but a flop in Game 2 even with Joel Embiid back in the fold served as a reminder that Philadelphia must take care of business at home.
Game 4 on Sunday is set to determine the momentum of this series when it arrives back in Boston on Tuesday. The 76ers are at risk of going back to TD Garden with a 3-1 deficit and moving one loss away from another disapponting playoff exit.
The afternoon start time on Sunday is significant, as the quick turnaround between Game 3 and Game 4 could impact Embiid's effectiveness as he plays through a knee injury.
The 76ers were able to get away with a win while their newly-minted MVP sat out Game 1, but the following two games proved they can't rely on James Harden to carry the load offensively each night. Philadelphia needs Embiid to play at a near-MVP level to push this series in their favor, and Embiid likewise needs more support from his teammates.
Here's what you need to know to watch Game 4 of the playoff series between the Celtics and 76ers on Sunday.
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What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on?
- Date: Sunday, May 7
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 4 between the Celtics and 76ers will be broadcast on ESPN. Viewers in the U.S. hoping to stream the game can watch it on Sling TV.
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What time is Celtics vs. 76ers today?
- Date: Sunday, May 7
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
Game 4 between the Celtics and 76ers is set to tip-off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 7, from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
It will be the quickest turnaround of the series, with less than 48 hours between Game 3 and Game 4.
Celtics vs. 76ers odds
After taking Games 2 and 3, the Celtics enter Game 4 as 2.5-point favorites over the 76ers.
| Celtics | 76ers | |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -145 | +120 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the second-round series between Boston and Philadelphia, including start times and TV channels for each game.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Game 1 | 76ers 119, Celtics 115 | TNT |
| May 3 | Game 2 | Celtics 121, 76ers 87 | TNT |
| May 5 | Game 3 | Celtics 114, 76ers 102 | ESPN |
| May 7 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. at 76ers | ESPN |
| May 9 | Game 5* | TBD at Celtics | TNT |
| May 11 | Game 6* | TBD at 76ers | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Celtics | ABC or TNT |
*If necessary
