Is it too early to describe Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals as a must-win game for Boston?
The Celtics had the 76ers right where they wanted them in Game 1, with Philly on the road and The Sporting News NBA MVP Joel Embiid out with a knee injury. But James Harden's 45-point outburst in TD Garden helped lead a 119-115 victory, stealing homecourt advantage from Boston.
Now the Celtics are in danger of sending the series back to Philadelphia with a 2-0 deficit. While that certainly wouldn't spell doom for the No. 2 seed — just look at Golden State's 2-0 comeback vs. Sacramento in the first round — there's no question Boston would prefer to guarantee on Wednesday a return to friendly confines.
The good news for the Celtics is that Embiid is doubtful for Game 2 with a sprained LCL. But they must still contend with Harden, who in Game 1 made 17 of 30 field goals (56.7 percent) and 7 of 14 3-pointers (50 percent).
Here's how you can tune in and watch the Eastern Conference action as it unfolds in Game 2.
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What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 2 of Boston vs. Philadelphia will air on TNT. U.S. cord-cutters can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Celtics vs. 76ers tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, May 3
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Game 2 of Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, May 3.
Celtics vs. 76ers odds
In spite of Philadelphia's Game 1 win, the Celtics once again open as major favorites over the visiting 76ers.
| Celtics | 76ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 | +9.5 |
| Moneyline | -550 | +400 |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule
Below is the complete schedule for the second-round Eastern Conference series between Boston and Philadelphia, including start times and TV channels.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Monday, May 1 | Game 1 | 76ers 119, Celtics 115 | TNT |
| Wednesday, May 3 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. at Celtics | TNT |
| Friday, May 5 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. at 76ers | ESPN |
| Sunday, May 7 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. at 76ers | ESPN |
| Tuesday, May 9 | Game 5* | TBD at Celtics | TNT |
| Thursday, May 11 | Game 6* | TBD at 76ers | ESPN |
| Sunday, May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Celtics | TBD |
* If necessary
