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NBA Analyst Explains Why 76ers Don't Stand A Chance Vs. Celtics
TL;DR
NBA analysts predict the Boston Celtics will dominate the Philadelphia 76ers in their first-round playoff matchup, with predictions of a five-game series win for Boston.
Key points
- Celtics and 76ers face off in first-round playoffs
- Analysts favor Celtics to win the series
- Prediction of Celtics winning in five games
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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers begin their first-round playoff matchup on Sunday, and most NBA analysts are picking the Celtics to win.
That includes "Hoops Tonight" host Jason Timpf, who's predicting Boston to take the series in five games and continue its recent postseason dominance against the 76ers.
"I think Boston wins relatively easily. I'm gonna pick the Celtics in five games," Timpf said on his podcast this week. "The Celtics, on one hand, are just a better, more talented team. But the way they match up against each other, trying to score against each other, is where the bad matchup really shows up."
"Philly is a good pick-and-roll scoring team, but not a great one," Timpf continued. "And it's just gonna be really hard to compete with the quality spot-up opportunities Boston is gonna generate on the other end of the floor."
Q&A
Why do analysts believe the Celtics will beat the 76ers?
Analysts cite the Celtics' recent postseason dominance and overall team performance as key reasons for their expected victory over the 76ers.
What is the prediction for the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series?
The prediction is that the Celtics will win the series against the 76ers in five games.
When does the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series start?
The playoff series between the Celtics and 76ers begins on Sunday.
