76ers Vs Celtics: Embiid out, Boston riding historic shooting into primetime
With Joel Embiid sidelined by a right oblique strain, the 76ers vs celtics matchup on Sunday enters primetime with Boston trying to ride a red-hot stretch and Philadelphia aiming to extend a three-game win streak. Tip-off is set for 8 p. m. ET at TD Garden, and the game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Celtics came out scorching in Friday’s blowout
The Celtics had a historically hot shooting night on Friday, hitting 66. 7 percent of their shots and 64. 7 percent of their 3-pointers in a blowout of the Nets. That victory was part of a run that has seen Boston win 10 of their last 12 after beating Brooklyn on Friday.
Health update: Embiid out; Scheierman questionable
Philadelphia will be without center Joel Embiid after an MRI on Saturday revealed he sustained a right oblique strain during the win over the Heat, the team said. For Boston, Baylor Scheierman (thumb) is listed as questionable to play, making availability for the matchup unclear in the provided context.
Stat lines and season snapshots ahead of 76ers Vs Celtics
Here’s a preview. Season record: 33-26. vs. spread: 32-26, 1 push. Over/under: 31-27, 1 push. Last 10 games: 5-5. vs. spread: 5-5. Over/under: 6-4. Season record: 39-20. vs. spread: 34-25. Over/under: 22-37. Last 10 games: 8-2. vs. spread: 7-3. Over/under: 3-7. These lines appear in the game preview as the teams’ season and betting-related records in the provided context.
Team numbers: scoring, defence and shooting percentages
Offensively, Philadelphia is listed at 116. 7 points per game while Boston is at 115. 0 points per game. On defence, points allowed per game are 115. 9 for Philadelphia and 107. 5 for Boston. Field goal percentage is Philadelphia. 461 and Boston. 468; opponent field goal percentage is Philadelphia. 470 and Boston. 442. From deep, Philadelphia’s 3-point percentage is. 357 and Boston’s is. 365, while opponent 3-point percentage is Philadelphia. 356 and Boston. 360.
Recent momentum and individual milestone
The 76ers have won three in a row to bounce back from a four-game losing streak that stretched either side of the All-Star break, giving Philadelphia a short-term lift without Joel Embiid. In Philadelphia’s most recent game, Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson and set the franchise record for made 3-pointers, a milestone noted in the preview.
Tip-off remains scheduled for 8 p. m. ET at TD Garden with national coverage on NBC and Peacock; further updates on player availability and any changes to the broadcast are unclear in the provided context.
