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Oh boy. There’s nothing better than a Game 7 showdown in the NBA Playoffs, and that’s exactly what we’ve got on our hands.
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The Philadelphia 76ers have clawed their way back against the Boston Celtics, and I’m not about to stand in the way of the Sixers on Saturday night.
My same-game parlay calls for Philly to cover the spread, with Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre packing the stat sheet on the offensive end.
Here are my best 76ers vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for May 2.
Our best 76ers vs Celtics SGP for Game 7
SGP leg #1: 76ers +7.5
The Philadelphia 76ers have clamped down on the Boston Celtics the past two games, keeping Boston from the offensive glass while getting in the shorts of the C’s star players.
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No matter what, the Celtics have a bad habit of sticking to their 3-point plan, and they’re dying on the perimeter. With Joel Embiid beating up Boston inside, Game 7 is going to be a lot closer than oddsmakers expect.
SGP leg #2: Kelly Oubre Over 9.5 points
Kelly Oubre Jr. is doing it all on both ends for the Sixers in this series. Not only is he guarding Boston’s best, but the versatile forward has shown flashes of offense as well.
Oubre has dropped 10+ points on the Celtics in four of the first six games and is coming off a 14-point performance, with projections calling for at least 13 points in Game 7.
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SGP leg #3: Joel Embiid Over 4.5 assists
Embiid’s return has flipped this series on its ear. The 76ers center is exposing Boston’s lack of depth inside, and when the Celtics do send double teams, the seven-time All-Star is finding cutters and open shooters.
He’s dished out 22 total assists on 30 potential dimes through three games and will continue to serve as a conduit for the Sixers on Saturday.
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