After a narrow loss in Game 1, the Celtics bounced back in a big way last time out.
Boston caught fire from beyond the arc, draining 20 of 51 three-pointers en route to a dominant 121-87 win in Game 2. The win tied the series up at 1-1 as it shifts back to Philadelphia for the next two games.
Despite a rough night for Jayson Tatum, who finished with just seven points on 1 of 7 shooting, the Celtics still found a way to get it done. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 25 points while Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon chipped in with 23 of his own.
Newly-crowned MVP Joel Embiid returned to the floor in Game 2 after missing his team's last two playoff matchups with a knee injury. However, he clearly wasn't at 100 percent, finishing with 15 points and a season-low 3 rebounds. Much of the focus will once again be on how he performs as he continues his recovery.
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James Harden also had a night to forget, finishing with 12 points and going a woeful 2 of 14 from the field. It was a far cry from his magical 45-point performance in Game 1 that helped the Sixers take an early series lead.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of Boston vs. Philadelphia in the NBA Playoffs:
What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Fans can tune into Friday's Game 3 clash between Boston and Philadelphia on ESPN. Viewers in the US will also be able to stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Celtics vs. 76ers tonight?
- Date: Friday, May 5
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of Celtics vs. 76ers will tip-off at around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 5, from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Celtics vs. 76ers odds
After a dominant win in Game 2, the Celtics are currently slight favorites on the road in Game 3.
| Celtics | 76ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
Odds courtesy of 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)/Score | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Game 1 | 76ers 119, Celtics 115 | TNT |
| May 3 | Game 2 | Celtics 121, 76ers 87 | TNT |
| May 5 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. at 76ers | 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
