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ESPN NBA experts unanimously predict the Boston Celtics will win their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are in good health and feature a strong duo in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
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Everything seems to be pointing toward an easy win for the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Celtics are healthy and led by one of the best duos in the NBA in MVP candidate Jaylen Brown and six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum.
The Sixers boast a formidable trio in Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, but star center due to injury and his status for the series is up in the air.
Experts unanimously predict the Boston Celtics will win the first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are the key players for the Boston Celtics, with both being standout performers in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics are reported to be healthy as they prepare for their playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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ESPN's NBA experts made their picks for all of the league's first-round series and all 10 of them are predicting that Boston will eliminate Philadelphia.
Furthermore, six of the experts picked the Celtics to win the best-of-seven set in five games, while the other four foresee Boston taking care of the Sixers in six contests.
Game 1 between the Celtics and 76ers is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at TD Garden.