The Philadelphia 76ers had proven to be a difficult matchup for the Boston Celtics in their previous two meetings earlier in the 2020-21 season, both Celtics losses. Fri, April 5. Josh Richardson scored 29 points, Ben Simmons had 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers won without injured center Joel Embiid, beating the Boston Celtics 109-98 on Thursday night. Celtics vs. 76ers takeaways: Joel Embiid continues to build early MVP case with dominant 42-point performance Also, Kemba Walker returns to form while Ben ⦠127. Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Jan 20, 2021 player box scores including video and shot charts The 76ersâCeltics rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics.The two teams have the most meetings in the NBA playoffs, playing each other in 21 series (and the 1954 Eastern Division Round Robin), with the Celtics winning 14 of them. Posted: May 01, 2018. Fri, March 31. Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Boston Celtics takes on Philadelphia 76ers. 9/1/2020 Associated Press. Boston Celtics. The Sixers big man finished with a game-high 42 points and 10 rebounds. 118. he Boston Celtics let the Philadelphia 76ers get to the free throw line a whopping 45 times on Wednesday night. Of course, an argument can be made that Embiid is getting the benefit of the whistle too much, but regardless, the C's don't get to the line enough. Philadelphia 76ers over Boston Celtics (4-1) Series Stats. Game 1. 56. They simply don't drive to the hoop and absorb the contact needed to get chances at free throws. Celtics FTA vs. 76ers. Celtics. Game 1. 58. 127. Celtics vs. 76ers score, takeaways: Philly has no answer for Jayson Tatum in Game 2; Joel Embiid needs help Tatum knocked down eight 3-pointers to lead the Celtics to a ⦠Without injured Embiid, 76ers rally to beat Celtics 109-98. Celtics vs. 76ers score, takeaways: Boston completes sweep of Philadelphia with Game 4 win @ Philadelphia 76ers. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com Woj: Embiid, 76ers elect for him to have surgery. T. Joel Embiid had 21 of those 45 free throw attempts and hit 17 of them. The Sixers turned the ball over late in the second, forcing Rivers to pull down his mask and yell âwake up!â The Celtics took a 52-49 lead into the break. 113. The Sixers woke up. Game 2. @ Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have advanced to the second round. Boston Celtics. Embiid FTA vs. Celtics. 0:44. Sixers vs. Celtics: The '80s Rivalry. That proved to be costly as they suffered their second straight defeat, 117-109. Eastern Division Finals. Boston Celtics over Philadelphia 76ers (4-3) Series Stats. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics have met a record 20 times in the NBA playoffs, including the â¦
