The Celtics didn't expect to be in this position, as they head back to Philadelphia fighting for their season in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Following Tuesday's 115-103 loss, in which Joel Embiid had 33 points and Tyrese Maxey had 30, the Celtics are going to need more out of their stars to stay alive. They got it last year when they went down 3-2 against the Bucks, but the team has had some high highs and very low lows so far this season.
Game 6 will be played at the Wells Fargo Center, where the Sixers are 3-1 so far this postseason. They're looking to advance and avoid having to return to Boston for a potential Game 7.
Waiting on the other end is the winner of the Heat and Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Celtics, of course, defeated the Heat in last year's Eastern Conference Finals. They would love nothing more than for history to repeat itself in 2023.
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What time is Celtics vs. 76ers tonight?
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Game 6 of Celtics vs. 76ers is set to tip off shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 11.
What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on?
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Celtics vs. 76ers will air on ESPN. Viewers in the U.S. can also watch Game 6 with a subscription to Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. 76ers odds
The Celtics are still the favorites to win Game 6 despite their Game 5 loss.
| Celtics | 76ers | |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Moneyline | -135 | +110 |
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 | Celtics 116, 76ers 115 | ESPN |
| May 9 | Game 5 | 76ers 115, Celtics 103 | TNT |
| May 11 | Game 6 | 7:30 p.m. at 76ers | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Celtics | ABC or TNT |
