The best rivalry in the Eastern Conference is back in primetime. Boston visits Philadelphia on NBC tonight, six months after the 76ers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to stun the Celtics in a seven-game first-round series. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on Celtics-76ers or any NBA game tonight.
The Rematch Everyone Remembers
Last spring, Boston entered the playoffs as the East’s No. 2 seed and took a 3-1 series lead over seventh-seeded Philadelphia. Then the Sixers won three straight, finishing the comeback with a 109-100 win in Game 7 at TD Garden. It was one of the biggest playoff collapses in Celtics history, and Tuesday is the first time these teams meet in Philadelphia since.
The 76ers have only gotten more dangerous. LeBron James joined Tyrese Maxey this offseason, giving Philadelphia two players who can take over a game. Boston still has Jaylen Brown leading the way and plenty of motivation after how last season ended.
Tyrese Maxey points (higher): Maxey thrives in big games, and a primetime rematch at home is about as big as it gets in November. With LeBron drawing defensive attention, Maxey gets more room to attack in transition and off the dribble. He’s the engine of Philadelphia’s offense.
Jaylen Brown points (higher): Boston will need its best player to set the tone in a hostile building. Brown has been the Celtics’ go-to scorer in this matchup, and in a revenge spot after last spring’s collapse, expect him to be aggressive from the opening tip.
LeBron James assists (higher): LeBron’s role in Philadelphia is part scorer, part conductor. With Maxey running off the ball and a roster built around spacing, LeBron’s playmaking should be on full display on a national stage.
The Knicks have won three straight and host a Bucks team that has lost six in a row. Late tonight, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 8-2 Thunder visit a 6-3 Portland team that’s been one of the surprises of the West.
Bonus pick: Jalen Brunson points (higher). Milwaukee’s defense has struggled during its slide, and Brunson has been the driving force behind New York’s turnaround. The Garden crowd tends to bring out his best.
Last spring’s comeback, a primetime stage and a stacked night around it. Play $10 on Celtics-76ers or any NBA game tonight with Underdog promo code FOXNEWS and get $50 in bonus entries.