The Boston Celtics look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their first round series on Sunday. Boston is coming off a 123-91 win in Game 1 on Saturday. The 76ers (45-37), the seventh seed in the East, are 22-20 on the road this season. The Celtics (56-26), the second seed, are 31-11 on their home court. Philadelphia has ruled out Joel Embiid (appendectomy).
Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics lead the all-time playoff series 67-50. The Celtics are 14.5-point favorites in the latest 76ers vs. Celtics odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 217.5.
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