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The Celtics stormed home to a comfortable victory over the Sixers in Game 1, and with Joel Embiid still missing, this one has all the makings of another one-sided affair.
Even if their big man was playing though, the Sixers still would need to find better production from beyond the arc after shooting just 17 per-cent from three.
On the plus side, Philly did the bulk of its scoring in the paint, but still struggled to keep up with Boston’s pace on transition after surrendering 20 fastbreak points. Given their killer instinct and playoff experience, the Celtics to cover a somewhat generous line is the play.
Wemby rightfully stole the headlines in Game 1 on Monday when he dropped 35 points in his first ever playoff game, but keep in mind it was the first time all season this current Blazers squad had faced the French phenom.
Portland coach Tiago Splitter has had a day to prepare a game plan for the Spurs’ most lethal weapon with plenty of positives still to draw from Game 1 after his side held Wemby scoreless in the third term. Portland was a steady betting play at the line during the regular season following a previous loss, posting a 23-17 record overall.
If they can clean up their turnovers and find a way to keep Wemby quiet, there’s a chance they keep this somewhat tight.