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76ers Haven't Won NBA Playoff Series Vs. Celtics Since Before Joe Mazzulla Was Born
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers have not won an NBA playoff series against the Boston Celtics since before head coach Joe Mazzulla was born. The two teams are set to continue their playoff rivalry this Sunday, with the Celtics favored to win.
Key points
- 76ers haven't won a playoff series against Celtics since before Mazzulla's birth
- Celtics favored in the upcoming playoff matchup
- Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are key players for the Celtics
- Joel Embiid is not playing in the series
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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers resume their long history of NBA playoff matchups on Sunday afternoon.
With MVP candidate Jaylen Brown and a healthy Jayson Tatum on one side vs. a Joel Embiid-less Sixers team on the other, the Celtics are heavily favored.
Philadelphia has had some success against Boston in the playoffs before, with the Celtics leading the overall postseason head-to-head battles , but it's been a struggle for the Sixers in recent decades.
Q&A
When was the last time the 76ers won a playoff series against the Celtics?
The Philadelphia 76ers last won a playoff series against the Boston Celtics before Joe Mazzulla was born.
Who are the key players for the Celtics in the upcoming playoff series?
Key players for the Celtics include MVP candidate Jaylen Brown and a healthy Jayson Tatum.
Is Joel Embiid playing in the playoff series against the Celtics?
No, Joel Embiid is not playing in the playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
