"Boston is coming into the postseason with sky-high expectations. They finished the year leading the NBA in opponent points per game (just 107.2), while also sitting pretty at second overall in Offensive Rating."
"Philadelphia, finishing 45-37, plays with a slightly faster pace and relies on dynamic scoring. They're going to have to lean heavily on transition buckets to crack Boston's armor."
"The 76ers vs Celtics action starts this Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, where Boston will definitely be looking to punch the Sixers in the mouth early and establish dominance."
The 76ers and Celtics rivalry has been lopsided, with the Sixers last winning a playoff series in 1982. Boston enters as the 2-seed with 56 wins, showcasing a strong defense and offense. Philadelphia secured the 7-seed after defeating the Magic in the play-in tournament. The Celtics lead the NBA in opponent points per game and have a high offensive rating. The series begins on April 19, with Boston aiming to establish dominance early.
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