During the eight-game stretch to end the regular season, Boston's median score was 117-112 and Philadelphia's was 121-124.5. Both add up way higher than today's total. Why? Rivals,The rivalry and playoff history from last year. The median score from the four regular-season games was 209, with three of the four going Under 218. Boston's defense is tremendous, and it plays at a slower place. Philadelphia's defense ranks in the top 10, its offense is outside of the top 10 and pace is No. 19 in the NBA.