Live stream: Celtics 118, 76ers 116
The Boston Celtics (2-1) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) at Wells Fargo Center
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Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday May 7, 2023
Boston Celtics 118, Philadelphia 76ers 116 (OT 00:00)
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Looks like Tatum pushed off Maxey. Ref was standing right there though. Must’ve not seen enough extension? – 6:19 PM
Looks like Tatum pushed off Maxey. Ref was standing right there though. Must’ve not seen enough extension? – 6:19 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum probably should have been called for a push-off on that 3.
Big no-call, and a big shot. – 6:19 PM
Tatum probably should have been called for a push-off on that 3.
Big no-call, and a big shot. – 6:19 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum is 9-12 since starting 0-8 and he’s now up to 24 points and 18 (!) rebounds today. – 6:18 PM
Jayson Tatum is 9-12 since starting 0-8 and he’s now up to 24 points and 18 (!) rebounds today. – 6:18 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Embiid doesn’t truck Smart. He side steps left. Smart sells the contact by falling. That’s a no call – 6:17 PM
Embiid doesn’t truck Smart. He side steps left. Smart sells the contact by falling. That’s a no call – 6:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Can’t leave Harden wide open there if you’re White. C’s caught a huge break. – 6:16 PM
Can’t leave Harden wide open there if you’re White. C’s caught a huge break. – 6:16 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Marcus Smart y’all. Charges confirmed. pic.twitter.com/PK8y3T578B – 6:15 PM
Marcus Smart y’all. Charges confirmed. pic.twitter.com/PK8y3T578B – 6:15 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla wins the one of the biggest challenges of his career, wiping off an and one to give the Celtics the lead back and the ball. – 6:14 PM
Joe Mazzulla wins the one of the biggest challenges of his career, wiping off an and one to give the Celtics the lead back and the ball. – 6:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Celtics are trying with everything they have to give this game back to the Sixers. – 6:13 PM
The Celtics are trying with everything they have to give this game back to the Sixers. – 6:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Another big block/charge challenge for the #Celtics here. In G1 it was Maxey/Smart called a block, now it’s Embiid/Smart called a charge. – 6:12 PM
Another big block/charge challenge for the #Celtics here. In G1 it was Maxey/Smart called a block, now it’s Embiid/Smart called a charge. – 6:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid was called for a charge on that last layup. Doc Rivers is challenging the play. 112-111 Boston lead with 1:49 left, pending review. – 6:12 PM
Joel Embiid was called for a charge on that last layup. Doc Rivers is challenging the play. 112-111 Boston lead with 1:49 left, pending review. – 6:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#76ers are going to challenge this charge on Embiid. Huge call. #Celtics – 6:12 PM
#76ers are going to challenge this charge on Embiid. Huge call. #Celtics – 6:12 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
They called that last Embiid bucket an offensive foul. They are challenging it. – 6:12 PM
They called that last Embiid bucket an offensive foul. They are challenging it. – 6:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The timeliness of offensive rebounds against the #Celtics have hurt them more than the amount of them this postseason. – 6:10 PM
The timeliness of offensive rebounds against the #Celtics have hurt them more than the amount of them this postseason. – 6:10 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Al Horford’s three blocks on Joel Embiid in the final five minutes: pic.twitter.com/sAORRl7d58 – 6:09 PM
Al Horford’s three blocks on Joel Embiid in the final five minutes: pic.twitter.com/sAORRl7d58 – 6:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
39 FOR HARDEN
He ties it up to push Game 4 into OT 🤯
pic.twitter.com/E7fVpCJCBb – 6:08 PM
39 FOR HARDEN
He ties it up to push Game 4 into OT 🤯
pic.twitter.com/E7fVpCJCBb – 6:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Al Horford in the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter:
— Blocked Embiid
— Rebound
— Bucket
— Blocked Embiid
— Rebound
— Blocked Embiid
Only 36 years old. pic.twitter.com/SgFcEjOeYJ – 6:07 PM
Al Horford in the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter:
— Blocked Embiid
— Rebound
— Bucket
— Blocked Embiid
— Rebound
— Blocked Embiid
Only 36 years old. pic.twitter.com/SgFcEjOeYJ – 6:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That 76ers 4th quarter was straight out of Rockets-Clippers 2015 Game 6… until the last 2 minutes – 6:07 PM
That 76ers 4th quarter was straight out of Rockets-Clippers 2015 Game 6… until the last 2 minutes – 6:07 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Elizabeth Williams defending Aliyah Boston is a real treat of a matchup – 6:07 PM
Elizabeth Williams defending Aliyah Boston is a real treat of a matchup – 6:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Unless something weird happens, Joel Embiid will have played 26 out of a possible 29 minutes after the half. – 6:06 PM
Unless something weird happens, Joel Embiid will have played 26 out of a possible 29 minutes after the half. – 6:06 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
P.J. Tucker is putting in so much work he changed into a dry jersey during the timeout. #Celtics #76ers – 6:06 PM
P.J. Tucker is putting in so much work he changed into a dry jersey during the timeout. #Celtics #76ers – 6:06 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Got off standby right as game went to overtime, so I gave my spot to the next person.
Celtics better win this one lol pic.twitter.com/gMX0elGwsh – 6:06 PM
Got off standby right as game went to overtime, so I gave my spot to the next person.
Celtics better win this one lol pic.twitter.com/gMX0elGwsh – 6:06 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Entering OT, James Harden has the third-highest percentage of his total points over the first four games of a series from the two highest-scoring games:
Jamal Murray 2020 vs. UTA (77%): 36/14/12/50
Nick Van Exel 2003 vs. SAC (75): 20/36/40/5
Harden 2023 vs. BOS (75%): 45/12/16/39 – 6:05 PM
Entering OT, James Harden has the third-highest percentage of his total points over the first four games of a series from the two highest-scoring games:
Jamal Murray 2020 vs. UTA (77%): 36/14/12/50
Nick Van Exel 2003 vs. SAC (75): 20/36/40/5
Harden 2023 vs. BOS (75%): 45/12/16/39 – 6:05 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Embiid needs to want the ball in crunch time as much as he wanted that MVP trophy. – 6:05 PM
Embiid needs to want the ball in crunch time as much as he wanted that MVP trophy. – 6:05 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
James Harden heads into overtime with 39/8/7 and zero turnovers in 42 minutes. – 6:05 PM
James Harden heads into overtime with 39/8/7 and zero turnovers in 42 minutes. – 6:05 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
This whole team owes one to Tucker and Harden for earning another five minutes. Absolutely dreadful hoops otherwise. – 6:05 PM
This whole team owes one to Tucker and Harden for earning another five minutes. Absolutely dreadful hoops otherwise. – 6:05 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
James Harden forces overtime at the death
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/hhuHSFpF64 – 6:05 PM
James Harden forces overtime at the death
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/hhuHSFpF64 – 6:05 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Whatever happens this game, that’s why P.J. Tucker is worth the tampering. Not many guys can go to Embiid and say to step up and have him listen. – 6:05 PM
Whatever happens this game, that’s why P.J. Tucker is worth the tampering. Not many guys can go to Embiid and say to step up and have him listen. – 6:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Two Smart three attempts and two Smart FTs in the #Celtics last three possessions after taking 5-point lead. #76ers – 6:05 PM
Two Smart three attempts and two Smart FTs in the #Celtics last three possessions after taking 5-point lead. #76ers – 6:05 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
About as clean a look as you can ask for.
What an absolute bailout job by Harden. He’s been unbelievable all day. – 6:04 PM
About as clean a look as you can ask for.
What an absolute bailout job by Harden. He’s been unbelievable all day. – 6:04 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Not sure Daryl Morey has any choice but to offer James Harden the full max at this point – 6:04 PM
Not sure Daryl Morey has any choice but to offer James Harden the full max at this point – 6:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
James Harden made a floater to tie it at 107, Marcus Smart missed a 3 and we’re heading to overtime.
Harden’s up to 39 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists on 15-20 shooting, and he pretty much carried the Sixers by himself in that 4th. – 6:04 PM
James Harden made a floater to tie it at 107, Marcus Smart missed a 3 and we’re heading to overtime.
Harden’s up to 39 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists on 15-20 shooting, and he pretty much carried the Sixers by himself in that 4th. – 6:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Don’t mind that last play at all. Good read by Tatum and shot by Smart.
Overtime. – 6:04 PM
Don’t mind that last play at all. Good read by Tatum and shot by Smart.
Overtime. – 6:04 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Nice of the Celtics to go full Budenholzer down the stretch and leave two TOs on the board – 6:04 PM
Nice of the Celtics to go full Budenholzer down the stretch and leave two TOs on the board – 6:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 4: Sixers 107, Celtics 107.
James Harden’s runner ties it with 15 seconds to go, and then Marcus Smart’s 3 to win it at the buzzer was on line – but short.
Still, with Embiid looking absolutely exhausted, feels like advantage Boston heading to the extra five minutes. – 6:04 PM
After 4: Sixers 107, Celtics 107.
James Harden’s runner ties it with 15 seconds to go, and then Marcus Smart’s 3 to win it at the buzzer was on line – but short.
Still, with Embiid looking absolutely exhausted, feels like advantage Boston heading to the extra five minutes. – 6:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Smart misses a wide open 3-pointer at the buzzer and this game is going into overtime. Good read by Tatum. Smart was wide open. Just left it short – 6:03 PM
Smart misses a wide open 3-pointer at the buzzer and this game is going into overtime. Good read by Tatum. Smart was wide open. Just left it short – 6:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Smart had an open 3 look off a Tatum dish but short-rimmed it. #Celtics #76ers – 6:03 PM
Smart had an open 3 look off a Tatum dish but short-rimmed it. #Celtics #76ers – 6:03 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
We’re headed to overtime. Celtics had a chance to win it, but Marcus Smart’s shot is off the mark as time expires. James Harden got the game-tying bucket. – 6:03 PM
We’re headed to overtime. Celtics had a chance to win it, but Marcus Smart’s shot is off the mark as time expires. James Harden got the game-tying bucket. – 6:03 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden has dragged the Sixers to overtime. A remarkable performance by him. – 6:03 PM
James Harden has dragged the Sixers to overtime. A remarkable performance by him. – 6:03 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
These half court sets Philly using — let Embiid hold it or like this last possession when Harden makes the first pass with 10 on the shot clock — ain’t it – 6:02 PM
These half court sets Philly using — let Embiid hold it or like this last possession when Harden makes the first pass with 10 on the shot clock — ain’t it – 6:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#76ers ball with 28.4 left and 12 left on shot clock. #Celtics – 6:02 PM
#76ers ball with 28.4 left and 12 left on shot clock. #Celtics – 6:02 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
That’s Horford’s 3rd block on Joel Embiid in the fourth quarter. Unreal. – 6:01 PM
That’s Horford’s 3rd block on Joel Embiid in the fourth quarter. Unreal. – 6:01 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Officials will check to see if ball hit the rim after Horford’s block on Embiid. 28.4 left. BOS 107, PHL 105. – 6:01 PM
Officials will check to see if ball hit the rim after Horford’s block on Embiid. 28.4 left. BOS 107, PHL 105. – 6:01 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Gediminas Petraitis falling for a Marcus Smart flop in the last minute of a playoff game – 6:01 PM
Gediminas Petraitis falling for a Marcus Smart flop in the last minute of a playoff game – 6:01 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Horford’s defense on Embiid down the stretch has been incredible. – 6:01 PM
Horford’s defense on Embiid down the stretch has been incredible. – 6:01 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I hate when referees blow the whistle just because a player falls. Why reward Marcus Smart for that flop? – 6:00 PM
I hate when referees blow the whistle just because a player falls. Why reward Marcus Smart for that flop? – 6:00 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Smart fouled off ball by Tucker. He’ll get free throws. 51.3 left. #Celtics #76ers – 5:59 PM
Smart fouled off ball by Tucker. He’ll get free throws. 51.3 left. #Celtics #76ers – 5:59 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
If Embiid didn’t tweak that knee he’s just having an inexplicable slump. Tucker with a massive and 1. – 5:59 PM
If Embiid didn’t tweak that knee he’s just having an inexplicable slump. Tucker with a massive and 1. – 5:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
PJ Tucker offensive rebound and-1 to finish off a 5-0 Sixers run and tie it at 105 with 1:06 left. – 5:59 PM
PJ Tucker offensive rebound and-1 to finish off a 5-0 Sixers run and tie it at 105 with 1:06 left. – 5:59 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Wow, #Celtics force two misses but P.J. Tucker rebounds and scored a putback with a foul. Tie game with 1:06 left. – 5:59 PM
Wow, #Celtics force two misses but P.J. Tucker rebounds and scored a putback with a foul. Tie game with 1:06 left. – 5:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum has stepped up in the 2nd half 😤
He keyed a 17-4 Celtics run to help Boston take the lead for the first time since 3:19 in the 1st quarter
pic.twitter.com/jOZ88qZ4cA – 5:58 PM
Jayson Tatum has stepped up in the 2nd half 😤
He keyed a 17-4 Celtics run to help Boston take the lead for the first time since 3:19 in the 1st quarter
pic.twitter.com/jOZ88qZ4cA – 5:58 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Remember when the Sixers signed Al Horford, gave up on him after a year and traded a first-round pick just to dump his contract, so he could go back to the Celtics? – 5:57 PM
Remember when the Sixers signed Al Horford, gave up on him after a year and traded a first-round pick just to dump his contract, so he could go back to the Celtics? – 5:57 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics trailed by 16 late in the third quarter and now lead by 5 with 2:03 to go in the game – 5:57 PM
Celtics trailed by 16 late in the third quarter and now lead by 5 with 2:03 to go in the game – 5:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
22-8 fourth quarter for the Celtics. Tatum and Horford both have two blocks, they are getting good drive and kicks, and Tatum has been phenomenal hunting mismatches. This second half from Tatum has been one of his best of the year with his two-way impact and game management. – 5:57 PM
22-8 fourth quarter for the Celtics. Tatum and Horford both have two blocks, they are getting good drive and kicks, and Tatum has been phenomenal hunting mismatches. This second half from Tatum has been one of his best of the year with his two-way impact and game management. – 5:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Malcolm Brogdon with a 3 to get up to 19 points on the night and give Boston a 5-point lead with 2 minutes to go. He’s been everything, and then some, the Celtics hoped he’d be in acquiring him last summer. – 5:57 PM
Malcolm Brogdon with a 3 to get up to 19 points on the night and give Boston a 5-point lead with 2 minutes to go. He’s been everything, and then some, the Celtics hoped he’d be in acquiring him last summer. – 5:57 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
At 95-80 left in the third 76ers just quit. Unbelievable melt down by Doc’s group. – 5:57 PM
At 95-80 left in the third 76ers just quit. Unbelievable melt down by Doc’s group. – 5:57 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
105-100 Boston leads with 2:03 left. Sixers’ offense has been stagnant and their defense constantly in rotation for most of the 4th quarter. Embiid looks gassed. Some shot making from Harden is the only thing preventing this from being a complete collapse. – 5:57 PM
105-100 Boston leads with 2:03 left. Sixers’ offense has been stagnant and their defense constantly in rotation for most of the 4th quarter. Embiid looks gassed. Some shot making from Harden is the only thing preventing this from being a complete collapse. – 5:57 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
It’s not fair that Tatum and Horford can do as many things as they can offensively and still shred as a shotblocking 4 and 5 on defense. – 5:56 PM
It’s not fair that Tatum and Horford can do as many things as they can offensively and still shred as a shotblocking 4 and 5 on defense. – 5:56 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
19-6 Celtics run to take a 105-100 lead with 2:03 left in the game. Defense has been on point this quarter. – 5:56 PM
19-6 Celtics run to take a 105-100 lead with 2:03 left in the game. Defense has been on point this quarter. – 5:56 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Embiid getting his lunch eaten by Horford when it matters most. – 5:56 PM
Embiid getting his lunch eaten by Horford when it matters most. – 5:56 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics up 5 with a Brogdon 3. Doc is yelling at his exhausted players about missing a defensive switch. #76ers look frazzled. – 5:56 PM
#Celtics up 5 with a Brogdon 3. Doc is yelling at his exhausted players about missing a defensive switch. #76ers look frazzled. – 5:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Monster 3 pointers from Smart and Brogdon. Celtics have now taken a 5 point lead and Doc Rivers calls timeout – 5:56 PM
Monster 3 pointers from Smart and Brogdon. Celtics have now taken a 5 point lead and Doc Rivers calls timeout – 5:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Horford just taking Embiid’s lunch money down the stretch, and the Sixers are not running much of anything on offense. Complete meltdown this quarter – 5:56 PM
Horford just taking Embiid’s lunch money down the stretch, and the Sixers are not running much of anything on offense. Complete meltdown this quarter – 5:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Has Al Horford been BETTER in Boston the 2nd time around? I think we’re getting to the point where we have to ask that… – 5:55 PM
Has Al Horford been BETTER in Boston the 2nd time around? I think we’re getting to the point where we have to ask that… – 5:55 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Sixers might need to sign Horford again this summer just to take him off the Celtics like they did in 2019. – 5:55 PM
Sixers might need to sign Horford again this summer just to take him off the Celtics like they did in 2019. – 5:55 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are up to 11 blocks tonight – 4 each for Jayson Tatum and Al Horford – 5:55 PM
Celtics are up to 11 blocks tonight – 4 each for Jayson Tatum and Al Horford – 5:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Would have challenged that Embiid foul if I’m Rivers. Looked like he went straight up – 5:53 PM
Would have challenged that Embiid foul if I’m Rivers. Looked like he went straight up – 5:53 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jayson Tatum is in the “Huevos Bancheros” Tatum 1s again today, made by @Paolo Banchero 👀
“I was honored, that people wanted to make their own version,” said @Jayson Tatum. “When I saw that Paolo was making that, I couldn’t wait to get my pair and wear ’em on the court.” pic.twitter.com/PybG6uh9Vn – 5:52 PM
Jayson Tatum is in the “Huevos Bancheros” Tatum 1s again today, made by @Paolo Banchero 👀
“I was honored, that people wanted to make their own version,” said @Jayson Tatum. “When I saw that Paolo was making that, I couldn’t wait to get my pair and wear ’em on the court.” pic.twitter.com/PybG6uh9Vn – 5:52 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Apparently was supposed to have given Jayson Tatum an All-Defensive vote. Great game today. – 5:52 PM
Apparently was supposed to have given Jayson Tatum an All-Defensive vote. Great game today. – 5:52 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Al Horford dancing on you after a dunk is the equivalent of Emi Martinez dancing on you after a penalty save – 5:52 PM
Al Horford dancing on you after a dunk is the equivalent of Emi Martinez dancing on you after a penalty save – 5:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tatum getting it done on both ends 😤
We got a good one in Philly
pic.twitter.com/AEo3XMuwGo – 5:52 PM
Tatum getting it done on both ends 😤
We got a good one in Philly
pic.twitter.com/AEo3XMuwGo – 5:52 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Just some monster defensive/hustle plays by Jayson Tatum this quarter. – 5:52 PM
Just some monster defensive/hustle plays by Jayson Tatum this quarter. – 5:52 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Al Horford with the Florida Shimmy after that dunk. #Celtics #76ers – 5:52 PM
Al Horford with the Florida Shimmy after that dunk. #Celtics #76ers – 5:52 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
This fourth quarter Celtics defense has been amazing. Another stop, more offensive rebounds, and a Horford dunk takes the lead and the Boston bench is going nuts – 5:52 PM
This fourth quarter Celtics defense has been amazing. Another stop, more offensive rebounds, and a Horford dunk takes the lead and the Boston bench is going nuts – 5:52 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Joe challenged Tatum to do it on both ends after Game 3. Tie game after block/score. pic.twitter.com/PyZRbuVpQc – 5:52 PM
Joe challenged Tatum to do it on both ends after Game 3. Tie game after block/score. pic.twitter.com/PyZRbuVpQc – 5:52 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
10-0 Celtics run and Al Horford was feeling himself after that dunk – 5:51 PM
10-0 Celtics run and Al Horford was feeling himself after that dunk – 5:51 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Down 15 late in the 3rd, the Celtics now lead with about 4 minutes left. – 5:51 PM
Down 15 late in the 3rd, the Celtics now lead with about 4 minutes left. – 5:51 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
The Celtics might have a habit of playing with their food but they also almost never fall out of playoff games. – 5:50 PM
The Celtics might have a habit of playing with their food but they also almost never fall out of playoff games. – 5:50 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
If Celtics win this game, Niang taking a corner 3 (and getting blocked by Tatum) and turning down a pass to a wide-open Embiid could be the turning point. – 5:50 PM
If Celtics win this game, Niang taking a corner 3 (and getting blocked by Tatum) and turning down a pass to a wide-open Embiid could be the turning point. – 5:50 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Sixers have had the two best players on the court, but depth and conditioning have kept Boston in the game.
Here come the Celtics. – 5:49 PM
Sixers have had the two best players on the court, but depth and conditioning have kept Boston in the game.
Here come the Celtics. – 5:49 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
8-0 Celtics run and the Sixers need timeout. Tie game at 96 with 5:25 left to go. C’s have erased a 16-point 2nd half deficit. – 5:49 PM
8-0 Celtics run and the Sixers need timeout. Tie game at 96 with 5:25 left to go. C’s have erased a 16-point 2nd half deficit. – 5:49 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum and Smart connect on the baseline cut play and suddenly it’s a tie ballgame. – 5:48 PM
Tatum and Smart connect on the baseline cut play and suddenly it’s a tie ballgame. – 5:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30/10 playoff games by a center over the last 20 postseasons:
14 — Joel Embiid
14 — Nikola Jokic
Nobody else has more than 10. pic.twitter.com/0MpO6cs8HE – 5:48 PM
Most 30/10 playoff games by a center over the last 20 postseasons:
14 — Joel Embiid
14 — Nikola Jokic
Nobody else has more than 10. pic.twitter.com/0MpO6cs8HE – 5:48 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tobias Harris is 3-9.
Maxey is 5-14.
Melton 0-2.
Tucker 1-4.
If they don’t figure something out this is going to have been the most winnable loss of their year. – 5:48 PM
Tobias Harris is 3-9.
Maxey is 5-14.
Melton 0-2.
Tucker 1-4.
If they don’t figure something out this is going to have been the most winnable loss of their year. – 5:48 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown has put up just 3 field goals in the 2nd half so far. Currently another game where he hasn’t shot the ball much after a hot start. – 5:45 PM
Jaylen Brown has put up just 3 field goals in the 2nd half so far. Currently another game where he hasn’t shot the ball much after a hot start. – 5:45 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Celtics know that no matter how much contact they initiate on Niang, they’ll get the call. That’s a problem.
Huge floater for Harden finally breaks their offensive slump. Then james gets a strip, and an assist to Joel. – 5:44 PM
The Celtics know that no matter how much contact they initiate on Niang, they’ll get the call. That’s a problem.
Huge floater for Harden finally breaks their offensive slump. Then james gets a strip, and an assist to Joel. – 5:44 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Sixers have scored just 4 points in 4:45 in 4th quarter, but Celtics have cut just a point off their deficit. 96-88 Sixers with 7:15 left to go. – 5:44 PM
Sixers have scored just 4 points in 4:45 in 4th quarter, but Celtics have cut just a point off their deficit. 96-88 Sixers with 7:15 left to go. – 5:44 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Lot of missed opportunities by Boston to make this a game so far in the 4th. Brogdon and Tatum smoked layups, Tatum missed FT, then Brogdon’s turnover on the drive leading to Embiid’s layup. – 5:43 PM
Lot of missed opportunities by Boston to make this a game so far in the 4th. Brogdon and Tatum smoked layups, Tatum missed FT, then Brogdon’s turnover on the drive leading to Embiid’s layup. – 5:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics wasting chances to get close. Two missed layups and now a Brogdon turnover leads to an Embiid layup. PHL 96, BOS 88 with 7:15 left. #76ers – 5:43 PM
#Celtics wasting chances to get close. Two missed layups and now a Brogdon turnover leads to an Embiid layup. PHL 96, BOS 88 with 7:15 left. #76ers – 5:43 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Late-clock iso bucket on Tatum, steal and find Embiid for an easy one. Huge plays by James Harden. – 5:43 PM
Late-clock iso bucket on Tatum, steal and find Embiid for an easy one. Huge plays by James Harden. – 5:43 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Taking Robert Williams out feels like the exact wrong call from Mazzulla – 5:41 PM
Taking Robert Williams out feels like the exact wrong call from Mazzulla – 5:41 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Two flops by Tatum on Harden in the last minute. Can’t remember the last time he has flopped twice on defense. – 5:41 PM
Two flops by Tatum on Harden in the last minute. Can’t remember the last time he has flopped twice on defense. – 5:41 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Sixers haven’t scored in 4th quarter yet 3:39 in, but the Celtics have only scored 3 points in the meantime. – 5:40 PM
Sixers haven’t scored in 4th quarter yet 3:39 in, but the Celtics have only scored 3 points in the meantime. – 5:40 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Sixers haven’t scored this quarter.
Celtics will be shooting the penalty for the final 8:57.
Philly 16-point lead is down to 6. – 5:39 PM
Sixers haven’t scored this quarter.
Celtics will be shooting the penalty for the final 8:57.
Philly 16-point lead is down to 6. – 5:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics are now in the bonus with 8:57 to go in the fourth quarter, and Jayson Tatum is headed to the foul line with a chance to cut Philadelphia’s lead down to 5. – 5:38 PM
The Celtics are now in the bonus with 8:57 to go in the fourth quarter, and Jayson Tatum is headed to the foul line with a chance to cut Philadelphia’s lead down to 5. – 5:38 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are in the bonus with 8:57 left in the game. Free throws upcoming for them. – 5:38 PM
Celtics are in the bonus with 8:57 left in the game. Free throws upcoming for them. – 5:38 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is checking back in with 9:23 left in the game and the Sixers up 92-85. Horford is following him.
Harden, Maxey, Melton, Tucker and Embiid on the floor. – 5:38 PM
Joel Embiid is checking back in with 9:23 left in the game and the Sixers up 92-85. Horford is following him.
Harden, Maxey, Melton, Tucker and Embiid on the floor. – 5:38 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Feels like the Sixers have had endless chances to keep this a 15 point game. It Boston knots it up, look out. – 5:38 PM
Feels like the Sixers have had endless chances to keep this a 15 point game. It Boston knots it up, look out. – 5:38 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
As noted here before, Celtics-Sixers series turned when Jaylen Brown picked up James Harden aggressively in backcourt and threw Philly offense (and Harden) out of whack. Rivers adjusted by mainly having someone else bring it up. But C’s not hitting shots may be bigger deal today. – 5:37 PM
As noted here before, Celtics-Sixers series turned when Jaylen Brown picked up James Harden aggressively in backcourt and threw Philly offense (and Harden) out of whack. Rivers adjusted by mainly having someone else bring it up. But C’s not hitting shots may be bigger deal today. – 5:37 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
10-2 Celtics run, better said crawl, over the last 3:42.
92-85, Sixers, 9:55 left. – 5:35 PM
10-2 Celtics run, better said crawl, over the last 3:42.
92-85, Sixers, 9:55 left. – 5:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Will Doc come back with Embiid now? Sixers only lost 2 points off the lead, but could have been worse in those first couple mins. – 5:34 PM
Will Doc come back with Embiid now? Sixers only lost 2 points off the lead, but could have been worse in those first couple mins. – 5:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics are almost in the bonus already. Just get Tatum and Brown cross matches and go to to work for a few minutes and the Celtics can narrow this gap at the FT line over the course of the quarter. – 5:33 PM
Celtics are almost in the bonus already. Just get Tatum and Brown cross matches and go to to work for a few minutes and the Celtics can narrow this gap at the FT line over the course of the quarter. – 5:33 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
And a Derrick White transition layup with 9:55 left and we finally have our first points of the 4th quarter. – 5:33 PM
And a Derrick White transition layup with 9:55 left and we finally have our first points of the 4th quarter. – 5:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Look at Jaylen on that last possession. Goes over and recovers. Rob’s in the drop behind him and you aren’t worried about Reed there. Don’t know why #Celtics couldn’t execute that more often earlier in the game. – 5:32 PM
Look at Jaylen on that last possession. Goes over and recovers. Rob’s in the drop behind him and you aren’t worried about Reed there. Don’t know why #Celtics couldn’t execute that more often earlier in the game. – 5:32 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
In the first half, Brown sat these Harden-only mins and he cooked. New rotation this half to put Brown in to guard Harden in conventional PnR defense. Not sure if it was just b/c Tatum was going well in the 3rd or for this matchup that they changed it. – 5:32 PM
In the first half, Brown sat these Harden-only mins and he cooked. New rotation this half to put Brown in to guard Harden in conventional PnR defense. Not sure if it was just b/c Tatum was going well in the 3rd or for this matchup that they changed it. – 5:32 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Three fouls in :52 now for Philly. The Celtics could get a real chance to make up some ground here at the free throw line – 5:31 PM
Three fouls in :52 now for Philly. The Celtics could get a real chance to make up some ground here at the free throw line – 5:31 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Three fouls in the first 50 seconds. Boston has a chance to shoot a bunch of free throws down the stretch. – 5:31 PM
Three fouls in the first 50 seconds. Boston has a chance to shoot a bunch of free throws down the stretch. – 5:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics draw three fouls on their first possession of 4Q. #76ers – 5:31 PM
#Celtics draw three fouls on their first possession of 4Q. #76ers – 5:31 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
2 Philly fouls in the first 31 seconds of the fourth. Would obviously be huge for the Celtics to get an early penalty. – 5:30 PM
2 Philly fouls in the first 31 seconds of the fourth. Would obviously be huge for the Celtics to get an early penalty. – 5:30 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
No Tatum or Embiid to begin 4Q. Harden and Brown return. #Celtics #76ers – 5:29 PM
No Tatum or Embiid to begin 4Q. Harden and Brown return. #Celtics #76ers – 5:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Sixers 12 minutes from evening the series, up 92-83 after 3, on pace to score 123.
The Celtics splits when giving up points this year including playoffs…
25-3 when holding teams to 105
16-4 when holding teams to 106-112
22-21 when opponents score 113+ – 5:29 PM
Sixers 12 minutes from evening the series, up 92-83 after 3, on pace to score 123.
The Celtics splits when giving up points this year including playoffs…
25-3 when holding teams to 105
16-4 when holding teams to 106-112
22-21 when opponents score 113+ – 5:29 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Another excellent close to the quarter from Boston. Sixers held by 15 with 1:37 to go in the third, shaved down to 9 with 12 left.
Sixers are going to need 1 more guy besides Joel or James here. (And Niang.) – 5:28 PM
Another excellent close to the quarter from Boston. Sixers held by 15 with 1:37 to go in the third, shaved down to 9 with 12 left.
Sixers are going to need 1 more guy besides Joel or James here. (And Niang.) – 5:28 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics hanging around and their offense has come to life. But still a nine-point deficit at 92-83 going into the 4th quarter. Going to need stops with Sixers putting up 65 in the last 2 quarters. – 5:28 PM
Celtics hanging around and their offense has come to life. But still a nine-point deficit at 92-83 going into the 4th quarter. Going to need stops with Sixers putting up 65 in the last 2 quarters. – 5:28 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Some of the same story we have seen all game. Sixers have executed very well offensively, led by Harden and Embiid.
But they also make enough mistakes (fouling Tatum 30 feet from the hoop in the penalty, losing track of White completely) to keep Boston in the game. – 5:27 PM
Some of the same story we have seen all game. Sixers have executed very well offensively, led by Harden and Embiid.
But they also make enough mistakes (fouling Tatum 30 feet from the hoop in the penalty, losing track of White completely) to keep Boston in the game. – 5:27 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Some self-inflicted wounds there to end the quarter, but the Sixers still hold a 92-83 lead heading into the 4th. Need to navigate a few non-Embiid minutes now. Harden was fantastic in this stretch in the first half.
Harden has 29, Embiid 28 and Maxey 12 for the Sixers. – 5:27 PM
Some self-inflicted wounds there to end the quarter, but the Sixers still hold a 92-83 lead heading into the 4th. Need to navigate a few non-Embiid minutes now. Harden was fantastic in this stretch in the first half.
Harden has 29, Embiid 28 and Maxey 12 for the Sixers. – 5:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics make up no ground in 3Q, trail 92-83. Brown 20, Brogdon 16, Tatum 15, White 10; Harden 29, Embiid 28. – 5:27 PM
#Celtics make up no ground in 3Q, trail 92-83. Brown 20, Brogdon 16, Tatum 15, White 10; Harden 29, Embiid 28. – 5:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Sixers 92, Celtics 83
James Harden has 29 points, 7 assists and no turnovers for Philly, while Joel Embiid has 28 points and 12 rebounds for Philly.
Jayson Tatum finally got going in the third, going 5-for-5 from the field and scoring 13 points. – 5:27 PM
After 3: Sixers 92, Celtics 83
James Harden has 29 points, 7 assists and no turnovers for Philly, while Joel Embiid has 28 points and 12 rebounds for Philly.
Jayson Tatum finally got going in the third, going 5-for-5 from the field and scoring 13 points. – 5:27 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brutal. Smart-Rob give what wasn’t even a screen by Harris, then White-Rob switch, lining up Rob on Maxey for an easy layup. No resistance. #Celtics are at their worst defensively giving up passive switches, especially away from the ball. – 5:26 PM
Brutal. Smart-Rob give what wasn’t even a screen by Harris, then White-Rob switch, lining up Rob on Maxey for an easy layup. No resistance. #Celtics are at their worst defensively giving up passive switches, especially away from the ball. – 5:26 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics have played the Sixers even since a clunker of a 1st quarter
Sucks Tatum was sleepwalking, but could make up for it in the final frame.
Philly leads 92-83 – 5:26 PM
Celtics have played the Sixers even since a clunker of a 1st quarter
Sucks Tatum was sleepwalking, but could make up for it in the final frame.
Philly leads 92-83 – 5:26 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum kept chipping away in the third quarter as he attacked from the left elbow whenever the Sixers were shifted the other direction. Drawing that rip through foul on Niang showed just how locked in he was in the quarter after being a ghost to start the game. – 5:26 PM
Jayson Tatum kept chipping away in the third quarter as he attacked from the left elbow whenever the Sixers were shifted the other direction. Drawing that rip through foul on Niang showed just how locked in he was in the quarter after being a ghost to start the game. – 5:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Life from Tatum late in the 3rd. #Celtics within 7. He needs to have a HUGE 4th. – 5:25 PM
Life from Tatum late in the 3rd. #Celtics within 7. He needs to have a HUGE 4th. – 5:25 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is finally getting to the line to shoot a free throw. It’s an and-1, and once again, Boston gets the lead to single digits – 5:24 PM
Jayson Tatum is finally getting to the line to shoot a free throw. It’s an and-1, and once again, Boston gets the lead to single digits – 5:24 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics are 13 for 18 from the field in this third quarter but haven’t taken any points off the Sixers leads. – 5:24 PM
Celtics are 13 for 18 from the field in this third quarter but haven’t taken any points off the Sixers leads. – 5:24 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers as a team, and Embiid individually, continue to play well here in the 3rd, but the end of these full-quarter stints have been tough for Embiid since they’ve gone back to them over the past 2 games. Can see the layoff for his rehab impact him here. – 5:24 PM
The Sixers as a team, and Embiid individually, continue to play well here in the 3rd, but the end of these full-quarter stints have been tough for Embiid since they’ve gone back to them over the past 2 games. Can see the layoff for his rehab impact him here. – 5:24 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Rob Williams had some good possessions guarding Embiid earlier, but he just bit on a pump fake so hard I think he forgot who he was guarding. – 5:21 PM
Rob Williams had some good possessions guarding Embiid earlier, but he just bit on a pump fake so hard I think he forgot who he was guarding. – 5:21 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Rob Guarding Embiid now. He’s absolute meat. C’s better either switch that matchup or double team. – 5:21 PM
Rob Guarding Embiid now. He’s absolute meat. C’s better either switch that matchup or double team. – 5:21 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Harden has been great on the perimeter and Embiid is forcing the issue inside.
Boston’s defense is stretched in a major way, and yet they’re firmly within striking distance. – 5:20 PM
Harden has been great on the perimeter and Embiid is forcing the issue inside.
Boston’s defense is stretched in a major way, and yet they’re firmly within striking distance. – 5:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
For the second straight game, Embiid’s rim protection hasn’t been nearly the factor in the 3rd that it was early. C’s are 8/9 in the paint in 3rd after 6/18 in the first half. 7 attempts at the rim equals their total from the first half. – 5:18 PM
For the second straight game, Embiid’s rim protection hasn’t been nearly the factor in the 3rd that it was early. C’s are 8/9 in the paint in 3rd after 6/18 in the first half. 7 attempts at the rim equals their total from the first half. – 5:18 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum is 5-5 for 10 points since starting 0-8 from the field. All 4 makes in the 2nd half have been inside the restricted area as he attacks the bucket. But the C’s are gonna need stops down 83-73 to the Sixers. – 5:16 PM
Jayson Tatum is 5-5 for 10 points since starting 0-8 from the field. All 4 makes in the 2nd half have been inside the restricted area as he attacks the bucket. But the C’s are gonna need stops down 83-73 to the Sixers. – 5:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rob needs to shoot at the rim and Grant needs to fire the 3 or keep it moving there. That’s what #Celtics want from those 2, who haven’t given the C’s a ton of offense in recent games. – 5:15 PM
Rob needs to shoot at the rim and Grant needs to fire the 3 or keep it moving there. That’s what #Celtics want from those 2, who haven’t given the C’s a ton of offense in recent games. – 5:15 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Grant Williams always takes that one dribble too many attacking the lane and gets stripped. If he just passed out of it one dribble earlier his assist to turnover ratio would double. – 5:15 PM
Grant Williams always takes that one dribble too many attacking the lane and gets stripped. If he just passed out of it one dribble earlier his assist to turnover ratio would double. – 5:15 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Embiid and Grant Williams are seriously talking guarding techniques at the other end of the floor while Robert Williams is shooting FTs. #Celtics #76ers – 5:14 PM
Embiid and Grant Williams are seriously talking guarding techniques at the other end of the floor while Robert Williams is shooting FTs. #Celtics #76ers – 5:14 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
After the brutal first half, Tatum is starting to make some good decisions on his drives. – 5:13 PM
After the brutal first half, Tatum is starting to make some good decisions on his drives. – 5:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That’s an example of how Boston needs to deal with Embiid on drives (and Warriors with AD). You need to actually engage the big and make him guard you and even jump before you try that drop off pass to the big. Tatum found Grant beautifully. – 5:09 PM
That’s an example of how Boston needs to deal with Embiid on drives (and Warriors with AD). You need to actually engage the big and make him guard you and even jump before you try that drop off pass to the big. Tatum found Grant beautifully. – 5:09 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
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1. Log in to @BetMGM the next day after the Sixers score the first 15 points in a home game.
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Better screening changes everything. #76ers are taking out #Celtics defenders today. Getting Embiid rolling and whatever matchup they want for Harden. – 5:07 PM
Better screening changes everything. #76ers are taking out #Celtics defenders today. Getting Embiid rolling and whatever matchup they want for Harden. – 5:07 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden: 45 points in Game 1, then shot 5 for 28 from the floor across Games 2 and 3.
Now has 29 points in the middle of the third on 11-for-15 shooting, seven assists, no turnovers. Making great decisions (and a bunch of shots). – 5:06 PM
James Harden: 45 points in Game 1, then shot 5 for 28 from the floor across Games 2 and 3.
Now has 29 points in the middle of the third on 11-for-15 shooting, seven assists, no turnovers. Making great decisions (and a bunch of shots). – 5:06 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Boston came out sharper to start the 2nd half and cut it to 6, but a 14-5 run by the Sixers and it’s a double digit lead once again, with the Sixers holding a 76-61 lead with 6:47 left in the third. Massive stretch from the Sixers.
James Harden’s up to 29/7 on 11-15 shooting. – 5:06 PM
Boston came out sharper to start the 2nd half and cut it to 6, but a 14-5 run by the Sixers and it’s a double digit lead once again, with the Sixers holding a 76-61 lead with 6:47 left in the third. Massive stretch from the Sixers.
James Harden’s up to 29/7 on 11-15 shooting. – 5:06 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden: 29 points (11-15 FG, 5-6 3P), 7 assists, zero turnovers
The moral of the story is that a bunch of rest or very little rest is good. Normal rest is bad. – 5:05 PM
James Harden: 29 points (11-15 FG, 5-6 3P), 7 assists, zero turnovers
The moral of the story is that a bunch of rest or very little rest is good. Normal rest is bad. – 5:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
11-3 #76ers run to extend lead to 11. Harden’s 3 is falling and that’s not good news for #Celtics. He’s hit 5 of 6. – 5:05 PM
11-3 #76ers run to extend lead to 11. Harden’s 3 is falling and that’s not good news for #Celtics. He’s hit 5 of 6. – 5:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Dallas Cowboys standout Micah Parsons is seated courtside, rocking a Tyrese Maxey jersey. – 5:04 PM
Dallas Cowboys standout Micah Parsons is seated courtside, rocking a Tyrese Maxey jersey. – 5:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
lol I do not understand James Harden at all this series – 29 points on 11-15 shooting and 5-6 from 3 today. Sixers lead 76-61 and it’s getting to danger time for the C’s. – 5:04 PM
lol I do not understand James Harden at all this series – 29 points on 11-15 shooting and 5-6 from 3 today. Sixers lead 76-61 and it’s getting to danger time for the C’s. – 5:04 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
I can sense Harden’s excitement through the TV when Horford gets switched onto him. – 5:04 PM
I can sense Harden’s excitement through the TV when Horford gets switched onto him. – 5:04 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The distinguishing factor of the two good Sixers performances in this series has been how badly they’ve killed Horford – 5:04 PM
The distinguishing factor of the two good Sixers performances in this series has been how badly they’ve killed Horford – 5:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics get a big 3 from Horford before the buzzer to cut the lead from 16 to 9. Horford did his signature flinch on Embiid’s heave 😂 pic.twitter.com/ShTouKFpi1 – 5:02 PM
#Celtics get a big 3 from Horford before the buzzer to cut the lead from 16 to 9. Horford did his signature flinch on Embiid’s heave 😂 pic.twitter.com/ShTouKFpi1 – 5:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Embiid stepping through the lane with all kinds of hands flying in his face and still finished. #76ers‘ offense is locked in around Embiid & Harden right now. – 5:01 PM
Embiid stepping through the lane with all kinds of hands flying in his face and still finished. #76ers‘ offense is locked in around Embiid & Harden right now. – 5:01 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
14-3 run by Boston and it’s a 5 point game, down from 16. Sixers may need an early timeout – 5:01 PM
14-3 run by Boston and it’s a 5 point game, down from 16. Sixers may need an early timeout – 5:01 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics can survive a complete no-show from their MVP star and then shift into a new gear when he finds his footing in the second half. What an insane luxury. – 4:59 PM
Celtics can survive a complete no-show from their MVP star and then shift into a new gear when he finds his footing in the second half. What an insane luxury. – 4:59 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Celtics first-half box pic.twitter.com/z5HgFvNWCp – 4:59 PM
#Sixers vs. #Celtics first-half box pic.twitter.com/z5HgFvNWCp – 4:59 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum opens the half with a nice drive and layup and the c’s follow it up with a stop and then a Tatum putback. Big answer right out of the gates – 4:58 PM
Tatum opens the half with a nice drive and layup and the c’s follow it up with a stop and then a Tatum putback. Big answer right out of the gates – 4:58 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum with a couple buckets to start the 2nd half – Celtics also cut it to a 5-point game – 4:58 PM
Jayson Tatum with a couple buckets to start the 2nd half – Celtics also cut it to a 5-point game – 4:58 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum finished the 1st half 1-for-9 from the field 😬
It’s the 3rd time in his career he scored just 2 points in the first half of a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/lMa0Qisc7e – 4:57 PM
Jayson Tatum finished the 1st half 1-for-9 from the field 😬
It’s the 3rd time in his career he scored just 2 points in the first half of a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/lMa0Qisc7e – 4:57 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Celtics only down nine at the half with Tatum useless offensively! Boston wins big!! – 4:54 PM
Celtics only down nine at the half with Tatum useless offensively! Boston wins big!! – 4:54 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tucker, Harris, Maxey Melton just 5-of-21. Few really tough (bad) calls going Boston’s way. Amazingly, Sixers by 9. So this one is going to be a LOT closer than it should be given how James and Joel look. – 4:51 PM
Tucker, Harris, Maxey Melton just 5-of-21. Few really tough (bad) calls going Boston’s way. Amazingly, Sixers by 9. So this one is going to be a LOT closer than it should be given how James and Joel look. – 4:51 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
first half double-double.
Joel gonna Joel. pic.twitter.com/77rXh7G5Er – 4:50 PM
first half double-double.
Joel gonna Joel. pic.twitter.com/77rXh7G5Er – 4:50 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
The Strange Case of Dr. Jim and Mr. Harden.
Looks like we have Dr. Jim on the scene today. – 4:49 PM
The Strange Case of Dr. Jim and Mr. Harden.
Looks like we have Dr. Jim on the scene today. – 4:49 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
If the Celtics win this one, Jaylen scoring after getting the ball to bounce right to him after his two missed free throws in the final minute of the second will probably feel like the turning point. – 4:48 PM
If the Celtics win this one, Jaylen scoring after getting the ball to bounce right to him after his two missed free throws in the final minute of the second will probably feel like the turning point. – 4:48 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Closing quarters and 50-50 balls…. Sixers were up 16 when they totally forgot to box out on a missed free throw then forgot Brogdan was scorching hot. Ignites the 10-3 Boston run to close the half. Little things. – 4:47 PM
Closing quarters and 50-50 balls…. Sixers were up 16 when they totally forgot to box out on a missed free throw then forgot Brogdan was scorching hot. Ignites the 10-3 Boston run to close the half. Little things. – 4:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Something flipped mid-season w/ Tatum, after 21-5 start, where he started commanding more pressure on-ball, taking the tough shots to free up teammates and becoming more of a diversion, if you want to call it that, than the player the #Celtics set up. That’s not to give a pass… – 4:47 PM
Something flipped mid-season w/ Tatum, after 21-5 start, where he started commanding more pressure on-ball, taking the tough shots to free up teammates and becoming more of a diversion, if you want to call it that, than the player the #Celtics set up. That’s not to give a pass… – 4:47 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The Celtics’ recipe: 1) stay within striking distance, 2) hope Embiid and Harden get fatigued and 3) stop playing like shit. – 4:47 PM
The Celtics’ recipe: 1) stay within striking distance, 2) hope Embiid and Harden get fatigued and 3) stop playing like shit. – 4:47 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
With John Hao on hand, James Harden LIT IT UP in the first half 🔥
– 21 PTS
– 5 AST
– 3-3 3pt FG pic.twitter.com/M7Ov5i7RFU – 4:46 PM
With John Hao on hand, James Harden LIT IT UP in the first half 🔥
– 21 PTS
– 5 AST
– 3-3 3pt FG pic.twitter.com/M7Ov5i7RFU – 4:46 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics have been dominated by Philly, fortunate to only be down 59-50 at the half.
🌟🌟🌟James Harden 21 points, 5 assists
🌟🌟Joel Embiid 19 points, 11 rebounds
🌟Jaylen Brown 16 points – 4:46 PM
The Celtics have been dominated by Philly, fortunate to only be down 59-50 at the half.
🌟🌟🌟James Harden 21 points, 5 assists
🌟🌟Joel Embiid 19 points, 11 rebounds
🌟Jaylen Brown 16 points – 4:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Embiid’s playing extraordinarily well considering how he looked in G2 battling the injury. Short rest off G2 & G3. He’s been brilliant. – 4:45 PM
Embiid’s playing extraordinarily well considering how he looked in G2 battling the injury. Short rest off G2 & G3. He’s been brilliant. – 4:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden field goals:
8 — First half today
5 — Last 2 games combined pic.twitter.com/pWYoLQXdM7 – 4:45 PM
James Harden field goals:
8 — First half today
5 — Last 2 games combined pic.twitter.com/pWYoLQXdM7 – 4:45 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Really bad decision by Maxey to go for that 2-for-1. Forced a bad shot too early and ended up giving Boston enough time to flip it around and get the 2-for-1, time which the Celtics used to get Horford (of course) a 3 with 1.3 left.
Still, great half from Sixers, who lead 59-50. – 4:43 PM
Really bad decision by Maxey to go for that 2-for-1. Forced a bad shot too early and ended up giving Boston enough time to flip it around and get the 2-for-1, time which the Celtics used to get Horford (of course) a 3 with 1.3 left.
Still, great half from Sixers, who lead 59-50. – 4:43 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Sixers should be up by 20.
At least.
59-50, Philadelphia at the half.
Celtics: 38% shooting
Tatum: 20 minutes, 2 points (1-9 shooting) – 4:42 PM
Sixers should be up by 20.
At least.
59-50, Philadelphia at the half.
Celtics: 38% shooting
Tatum: 20 minutes, 2 points (1-9 shooting) – 4:42 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics score 10pts in the final 1:13 of 2Q to close #76ers lead to 59-50 at half. Brown 16, Brogdon 13, Smart 8, Horford 5, White 5, Tatum 2 (1-9 FG); Harden 21, Embiid 19. – 4:42 PM
#Celtics score 10pts in the final 1:13 of 2Q to close #76ers lead to 59-50 at half. Brown 16, Brogdon 13, Smart 8, Horford 5, White 5, Tatum 2 (1-9 FG); Harden 21, Embiid 19. – 4:42 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics close out first half with a 10-3 run to salvage nine-point deficit. They will likely take that result given how bad that first half was offensively. – 4:42 PM
Celtics close out first half with a 10-3 run to salvage nine-point deficit. They will likely take that result given how bad that first half was offensively. – 4:42 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers lead the Celtics, 59-50, at halftime.
Harden: 21 PTS / 8-11 fg / 3-3 3fg
Embiid: 19 PTS / 11 REB
Maxey: 7 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Harris: 4 PTS / 5 REB
Niang: 6 PTS – 4:42 PM
The @sixers lead the Celtics, 59-50, at halftime.
Harden: 21 PTS / 8-11 fg / 3-3 3fg
Embiid: 19 PTS / 11 REB
Maxey: 7 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Harris: 4 PTS / 5 REB
Niang: 6 PTS – 4:42 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 59, Celtics 50. Sixers led by as many as 16 and got what they needed from Harden (21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, 5 assists) and Embiid (19-11-2) and their defense, holding Boston to 38.3 percent shooting and Tatum to 1-of-9 from the floor. – 4:42 PM
Halftime: Sixers 59, Celtics 50. Sixers led by as many as 16 and got what they needed from Harden (21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, 5 assists) and Embiid (19-11-2) and their defense, holding Boston to 38.3 percent shooting and Tatum to 1-of-9 from the floor. – 4:42 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
You love Harden playing with such confidence, but would have been nice if he’d run the time down to prevent a Celtics response with only a 4 second differential. – 4:42 PM
You love Harden playing with such confidence, but would have been nice if he’d run the time down to prevent a Celtics response with only a 4 second differential. – 4:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
76ers duo at half:
19 PTS 21 PTS
11 REB 5 AST
7-12 FG 8-11 FG pic.twitter.com/oXIMxnFDvH – 4:41 PM
76ers duo at half:
19 PTS 21 PTS
11 REB 5 AST
7-12 FG 8-11 FG pic.twitter.com/oXIMxnFDvH – 4:41 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Jayson Tatum finally gets on the board with 28 seconds left in the first half. Tatum is 1-9 from the field.
Celtics extremely fortunate to be down only 9 at the break. – 4:41 PM
Jayson Tatum finally gets on the board with 28 seconds left in the first half. Tatum is 1-9 from the field.
Celtics extremely fortunate to be down only 9 at the break. – 4:41 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics down 59-50 to the Sixers at halftime. Could be a lot worse, as they say. Harden/Embiid combined for 40 points while Tatum only has 2 at half. But the C’s are within single-digits. – 4:41 PM
Celtics down 59-50 to the Sixers at halftime. Could be a lot worse, as they say. Harden/Embiid combined for 40 points while Tatum only has 2 at half. But the C’s are within single-digits. – 4:41 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden heard the whispers, and responded with 21 first-half points on 8-for-11 shooting. He’s 3-for-3 on threes. The Sixers lead 59-50 at the half. – 4:41 PM
Harden heard the whispers, and responded with 21 first-half points on 8-for-11 shooting. He’s 3-for-3 on threes. The Sixers lead 59-50 at the half. – 4:41 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers with a bad final 90 seconds there — not getting the rebound on Brown’s missed FT was a killer, and that Maxey shot with 38 left was ridiculous.
That said, what a haymaker from Embiid and Harden, who combined for 40. – 4:41 PM
Sixers with a bad final 90 seconds there — not getting the rebound on Brown’s missed FT was a killer, and that Maxey shot with 38 left was ridiculous.
That said, what a haymaker from Embiid and Harden, who combined for 40. – 4:41 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Celtics any time they get the slightest advantage in a series pic.twitter.com/GC83bqKiSO – 4:41 PM
Celtics any time they get the slightest advantage in a series pic.twitter.com/GC83bqKiSO – 4:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 59, Celtics 50
Boston goes on a 10-3 run to end the first half and take a significant chunk out of what had been a 16-point Sixer lead.
Philly is led by 21 from James Harden and 19 from Joel Embiid.
Jaylen Brown has 16 for Boston, while Jayson Tatum is 1-for-9 – 4:41 PM
Halftime: Sixers 59, Celtics 50
Boston goes on a 10-3 run to end the first half and take a significant chunk out of what had been a 16-point Sixer lead.
Philly is led by 21 from James Harden and 19 from Joel Embiid.
Jaylen Brown has 16 for Boston, while Jayson Tatum is 1-for-9 – 4:41 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
After being a mess for 23 minutes the Celtics scored 10 points in the final 1:13, and they’re right there. – 4:41 PM
After being a mess for 23 minutes the Celtics scored 10 points in the final 1:13, and they’re right there. – 4:41 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That was a pretty terrible half. Tatum and Horford have had a rough afternoon so far. But the fact that it’s only 9 at halftime is huge for Boston. They should be down 20 – 4:41 PM
That was a pretty terrible half. Tatum and Horford have had a rough afternoon so far. But the fact that it’s only 9 at halftime is huge for Boston. They should be down 20 – 4:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Nine offensive rebounds only thing keeping Boston offense even remotely afloat, including that last one after Brown bonked two free throws. – 4:40 PM
Nine offensive rebounds only thing keeping Boston offense even remotely afloat, including that last one after Brown bonked two free throws. – 4:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics go for the 2 for 1 and Tatum finally hits his first bucket after missing his first 8 shots. 9 point game. – 4:40 PM
Celtics go for the 2 for 1 and Tatum finally hits his first bucket after missing his first 8 shots. 9 point game. – 4:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics offense has struggled this half. Malcolm Brogdon’s 13 points on 4-8 shooting off the bench has been huge for them. – 4:39 PM
Celtics offense has struggled this half. Malcolm Brogdon’s 13 points on 4-8 shooting off the bench has been huge for them. – 4:39 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Those last 2 zero pass 3s by Smart and Brown appeared to demoralize the Celtics’ transition defense, and they gave up two easy layups. – 4:39 PM
Those last 2 zero pass 3s by Smart and Brown appeared to demoralize the Celtics’ transition defense, and they gave up two easy layups. – 4:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Celtics are sleepwalking. Jacking 3s and not hustling back on defense. Gross. – 4:39 PM
The Celtics are sleepwalking. Jacking 3s and not hustling back on defense. Gross. – 4:39 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Embiid has been ridiculous this first half on both ends of the court. The fact that he isn’t close to 100 percent makes this performance even more impressive. – 4:38 PM
Embiid has been ridiculous this first half on both ends of the court. The fact that he isn’t close to 100 percent makes this performance even more impressive. – 4:38 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics offense has stalled out and there’s just too many Sixers fast breaks for them to keep up. Jaylen and Horford falling asleep on Embiid on that last fast break was a huge blow after Brogdon helped them climb back into the game. – 4:38 PM
Celtics offense has stalled out and there’s just too many Sixers fast breaks for them to keep up. Jaylen and Horford falling asleep on Embiid on that last fast break was a huge blow after Brogdon helped them climb back into the game. – 4:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That’s just an embarrasing lack of effort on that touchdown pass for the Embiid bucket. – 4:38 PM
That’s just an embarrasing lack of effort on that touchdown pass for the Embiid bucket. – 4:38 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Doc said he wants to get Maxey more touched here, Tobias, just not in this one misses the easy outlet pic.twitter.com/auwlUBzjhT – 4:38 PM
Doc said he wants to get Maxey more touched here, Tobias, just not in this one misses the easy outlet pic.twitter.com/auwlUBzjhT – 4:38 PM
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics going to the Horford switch earlier than I remember all postseason. – 4:36 PM
#Celtics going to the Horford switch earlier than I remember all postseason. – 4:36 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Malcolm Brogdon has been pushing in transition every play and giving the Celtics a chance to climb back into this one. – 4:35 PM
Malcolm Brogdon has been pushing in transition every play and giving the Celtics a chance to climb back into this one. – 4:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Masterful late clock double by Embiid on Brown. Made Brown feel him, then still got back in position to force Horford to rush his shot. – 4:34 PM
Masterful late clock double by Embiid on Brown. Made Brown feel him, then still got back in position to force Horford to rush his shot. – 4:34 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
James Harden and Joel Embiid are tied 33-33 with the Celtics midway through the 2nd quarter. – 4:33 PM
James Harden and Joel Embiid are tied 33-33 with the Celtics midway through the 2nd quarter. – 4:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics need to just keep up the pace, seems impossible Embiid can sustain this for four quarters – 4:33 PM
Celtics need to just keep up the pace, seems impossible Embiid can sustain this for four quarters – 4:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers have earned this 11-point lead, but hard not to feel like they could regret not being up by a good bit more than they are. Have missed some very makeable shots, and Boston’s been dreadful. – 4:30 PM
Sixers have earned this 11-point lead, but hard not to feel like they could regret not being up by a good bit more than they are. Have missed some very makeable shots, and Boston’s been dreadful. – 4:30 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Sixers won the non-Embiid minutes, James Harden is cooking and Jayson Tatum is 0-7. 44-33 Sixers lead and the C’s are shooting just 33.3% from the floor. – 4:29 PM
Sixers won the non-Embiid minutes, James Harden is cooking and Jayson Tatum is 0-7. 44-33 Sixers lead and the C’s are shooting just 33.3% from the floor. – 4:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are 33 percent on two and 33 percent on threes. A below-average offensive performance and they’ve had a slew of open looks. #76ers – 4:28 PM
#Celtics are 33 percent on two and 33 percent on threes. A below-average offensive performance and they’ve had a slew of open looks. #76ers – 4:28 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Good timeout from Rivers. Felt like a 3-4-possession sequence in which the Celtics missed or turned the ball over and the Sixers didn’t make them pay at all. Gotta settle things down a bit. – 4:28 PM
Good timeout from Rivers. Felt like a 3-4-possession sequence in which the Celtics missed or turned the ball over and the Sixers didn’t make them pay at all. Gotta settle things down a bit. – 4:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Starting to think De’Anthony Melton needs to start settling for pull-up jumpers in transition. – 4:28 PM
Starting to think De’Anthony Melton needs to start settling for pull-up jumpers in transition. – 4:28 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Man, last two Tatum trips were an iso against Niang and a wide-open 3 off catch, and still can’t scratch. – 4:28 PM
Man, last two Tatum trips were an iso against Niang and a wide-open 3 off catch, and still can’t scratch. – 4:28 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
That’s the second time Embiid was in the paint and when his man got the ball on the 3-point line, he just waved like F that lol – 4:27 PM
That’s the second time Embiid was in the paint and when his man got the ball on the 3-point line, he just waved like F that lol – 4:27 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
You get the sense the official was reluctant to hand Jaylen Brown his third foul on this. We’ve seen several Sixers called for similar loose ball fouls this series. Marc Jones teasing Doris she must’ve played football in HS since she didn’t hate the call. pic.twitter.com/yjmSaZZPSq – 4:25 PM
You get the sense the official was reluctant to hand Jaylen Brown his third foul on this. We’ve seen several Sixers called for similar loose ball fouls this series. Marc Jones teasing Doris she must’ve played football in HS since she didn’t hate the call. pic.twitter.com/yjmSaZZPSq – 4:25 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Philly hadn’t made a 3 late in the first. Since Georges Niang came in, he and Harden are a combined 4/4. Overall, rest of team is 0/9. – 4:25 PM
Philly hadn’t made a 3 late in the first. Since Georges Niang came in, he and Harden are a combined 4/4. Overall, rest of team is 0/9. – 4:25 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
harden had 9 days off before game 1, then took 5 days off before game 4. he looks unstoppable right now. – 4:24 PM
harden had 9 days off before game 1, then took 5 days off before game 4. he looks unstoppable right now. – 4:24 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
44-33, Sixers, mid-2nd…largest lead of the series for Philadelphia.
Celtics went 6-19 this year when trailing by 11+, above NBA average.
One of those wins was the 15-point comeback here in February. – 4:24 PM
44-33, Sixers, mid-2nd…largest lead of the series for Philadelphia.
Celtics went 6-19 this year when trailing by 11+, above NBA average.
One of those wins was the 15-point comeback here in February. – 4:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
James Harden with 12 points on 5-5 shooting in the 2nd quarter already. C’s have given up a 27-14 run since they last led the game. – 4:24 PM
James Harden with 12 points on 5-5 shooting in the 2nd quarter already. C’s have given up a 27-14 run since they last led the game. – 4:24 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics losing the non-Embiid minutes this badly does not bode well for their chances today. Getting little out of bench right now on both ends. – 4:23 PM
Celtics losing the non-Embiid minutes this badly does not bode well for their chances today. Getting little out of bench right now on both ends. – 4:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
James Harden just scored 12 points, hit 5/5 FG, fed Niang and Reed for baskets, blocked Brogdon and grabbed a rebound in 4+ minutes to start the 2Q.
Took the game over. #76ers by 11. – 4:23 PM
James Harden just scored 12 points, hit 5/5 FG, fed Niang and Reed for baskets, blocked Brogdon and grabbed a rebound in 4+ minutes to start the 2Q.
Took the game over. #76ers by 11. – 4:23 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden: 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting, three assists. Sixers up 11 on the Celtics early in the second.
Fantastic bounce-back game so far from Harden, who’s been tremendous at sensing when to be patient, use his body, and when to attack downhill. Scoring at three levels. – 4:23 PM
James Harden: 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting, three assists. Sixers up 11 on the Celtics early in the second.
Fantastic bounce-back game so far from Harden, who’s been tremendous at sensing when to be patient, use his body, and when to attack downhill. Scoring at three levels. – 4:23 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A fantastic Q2 for James Harden thus far (12 points in the first 4 mins of the frame).
Harden overall so far:
18 PTS / 7-8 fg / 3-4 3fg / 3 AST – 4:23 PM
A fantastic Q2 for James Harden thus far (12 points in the first 4 mins of the frame).
Harden overall so far:
18 PTS / 7-8 fg / 3-4 3fg / 3 AST – 4:23 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m honestly afraid to tweet about Harden during this series. He’s either the best of MVP Harden or the worst of playoff Harden with absolutely nothing in between and the moment I commit to one side he’s going to stick with the other. – 4:23 PM
I’m honestly afraid to tweet about Harden during this series. He’s either the best of MVP Harden or the worst of playoff Harden with absolutely nothing in between and the moment I commit to one side he’s going to stick with the other. – 4:23 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
This is why you put up with all the lows with James Harden.
Because the highs are THIS HIGH. – 4:23 PM
This is why you put up with all the lows with James Harden.
Because the highs are THIS HIGH. – 4:23 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Can’t play four minutes of better offensive basketball than James Harden just did. Might not be a bigger gap between ceiling and floor than this current version of him. – 4:22 PM
Can’t play four minutes of better offensive basketball than James Harden just did. Might not be a bigger gap between ceiling and floor than this current version of him. – 4:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After making a combined five shots in Games 2 and 3, James Harden is now 7-for-8 in 13 minutes so far in Game 4 – exactly the kind of performance Philly needed.
Harden is already up to 18 points, and Philly leads 44-33 early in the second quarter. – 4:22 PM
After making a combined five shots in Games 2 and 3, James Harden is now 7-for-8 in 13 minutes so far in Game 4 – exactly the kind of performance Philly needed.
Harden is already up to 18 points, and Philly leads 44-33 early in the second quarter. – 4:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Harden with 18 points in 13 minutes and the #Celtics are down 11. Harden getting to his shots and hitting his jumper. BOS has no answer right now defensively. – 4:22 PM
Harden with 18 points in 13 minutes and the #Celtics are down 11. Harden getting to his shots and hitting his jumper. BOS has no answer right now defensively. – 4:22 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Welcome back James Harden no one said anything bad about you previously – 4:22 PM
Welcome back James Harden no one said anything bad about you previously – 4:22 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
An absolutely absurd start to this game for Harden. Picking his spots, flooring the aggression at the right times, scoring from every level. – 4:21 PM
An absolutely absurd start to this game for Harden. Picking his spots, flooring the aggression at the right times, scoring from every level. – 4:21 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
James Harden has been *masterful* in these non-Embiid minutes. Just a wild game-to-game rollercoaster the Harden experience has been in these playoffs. – 4:21 PM
James Harden has been *masterful* in these non-Embiid minutes. Just a wild game-to-game rollercoaster the Harden experience has been in these playoffs. – 4:21 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Remember when the Celtics would actually look for Robert Williams rolling down the middle? – 4:20 PM
Remember when the Celtics would actually look for Robert Williams rolling down the middle? – 4:20 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Harden was 5 for 28 in Games 2 and 3 combined and is 5 for 6 in the first 15 minutes of Game 4. – 4:19 PM
Harden was 5 for 28 in Games 2 and 3 combined and is 5 for 6 in the first 15 minutes of Game 4. – 4:19 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
2nd quarter has suddenly become Marcus Smart vs. James Harden trading buckets – 4:19 PM
2nd quarter has suddenly become Marcus Smart vs. James Harden trading buckets – 4:19 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics need to get Tatum an easy look during some of his slow starts. Team will always follow his energy level, and an 0/5 FG start is never a formula for his most active and energetic games. – 4:19 PM
#Celtics need to get Tatum an easy look during some of his slow starts. Team will always follow his energy level, and an 0/5 FG start is never a formula for his most active and energetic games. – 4:19 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics need to get Tatum an easy look during some of his slow starts. Team will always follow his energy level, and an 0/5 FG start is never a formula for that. – 4:18 PM
#Celtics need to get Tatum an easy look during some of his slow starts. Team will always follow his energy level, and an 0/5 FG start is never a formula for that. – 4:18 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Rob Williams got bailed out wth that foul call, but he just threw up a wild shot off a loose ball with 7 seconds left on the shot clock. Second wasted possession so far for him. He’s gotta lock in and play smarter on that end. – 4:18 PM
Rob Williams got bailed out wth that foul call, but he just threw up a wild shot off a loose ball with 7 seconds left on the shot clock. Second wasted possession so far for him. He’s gotta lock in and play smarter on that end. – 4:18 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
With that 3 while falling down and that pull-up J, Harden already has more made shots than he had all of Friday night. – 4:17 PM
With that 3 while falling down and that pull-up J, Harden already has more made shots than he had all of Friday night. – 4:17 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A big Q1 for the @Philadelphia 76ers, who head to the quarter break up, 27-19.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 5 REB
Maxey: 4 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Harden: 6 PTS – 4:16 PM
A big Q1 for the @Philadelphia 76ers, who head to the quarter break up, 27-19.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 5 REB
Maxey: 4 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Harden: 6 PTS – 4:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc keeping Tobias Harris on the floor with Harden and Melton-Niang-Reed to start the second. Jalen McDaniels has not played yet. – 4:15 PM
Doc keeping Tobias Harris on the floor with Harden and Melton-Niang-Reed to start the second. Jalen McDaniels has not played yet. – 4:15 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Besides Jaylen Brown’s two personal fouls, the key stat in the first quarter for Boston?
Jayson Tatum is 0-for-5 with zero points and six rebounds. – 4:15 PM
Besides Jaylen Brown’s two personal fouls, the key stat in the first quarter for Boston?
Jayson Tatum is 0-for-5 with zero points and six rebounds. – 4:15 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
8 points is the Sixers’ biggest lead of the series.
Side note: Embiid has done an unbelievable job of trying to stabilize the defense in this series despite having a sprained knee. Guarding in space, too. – 4:15 PM
8 points is the Sixers’ biggest lead of the series.
Side note: Embiid has done an unbelievable job of trying to stabilize the defense in this series despite having a sprained knee. Guarding in space, too. – 4:15 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Early foul trouble for Jaylen Brown key to Sixers leading 27-19 after 1Q.
🌟🌟🌟Joel Embiid 12 points, 5 rebounds
🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 12 points, 2 personal fouls
🌟James Harden 6 points – 4:14 PM
Early foul trouble for Jaylen Brown key to Sixers leading 27-19 after 1Q.
🌟🌟🌟Joel Embiid 12 points, 5 rebounds
🌟🌟Jaylen Brown 12 points, 2 personal fouls
🌟James Harden 6 points – 4:14 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
27-19, Sixers after one in Game 4
It’s the largest lead of the series for Philadelphia.
12-4 Sixers close to the 1st quarter after Jaylen Brown (12 points, 2 fouls) left the game. – 4:13 PM
27-19, Sixers after one in Game 4
It’s the largest lead of the series for Philadelphia.
12-4 Sixers close to the 1st quarter after Jaylen Brown (12 points, 2 fouls) left the game. – 4:13 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Celtics have really taken away elbow/nail touches for Embiid. He went back to the post toward the end of quarter and was cooking there–interesting to see how Celtics guard them there and if Sixers can keep getting him the ball there (something they’ve struggled with in past) – 4:13 PM
Celtics have really taken away elbow/nail touches for Embiid. He went back to the post toward the end of quarter and was cooking there–interesting to see how Celtics guard them there and if Sixers can keep getting him the ball there (something they’ve struggled with in past) – 4:13 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers lead 27-19 after one quarter. Embiid with 12 points, five rebounds. Harden with 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. Brown leads Cs with 12 points. Tatum 0 points on 0-5 shooting. Horford 0 points on 0-3 shooting. – 4:13 PM
#Sixers lead 27-19 after one quarter. Embiid with 12 points, five rebounds. Harden with 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. Brown leads Cs with 12 points. Tatum 0 points on 0-5 shooting. Horford 0 points on 0-3 shooting. – 4:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
A 10-0 run for the Sixers to end the first, and Philly leads 27-19 after one.
Sixers are 1-for-9 from 3-point range, but have 16 points in the paint and have aggressively attacked the rim.
Celtics not named Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? 0-for-12 to start. – 4:13 PM
A 10-0 run for the Sixers to end the first, and Philly leads 27-19 after one.
Sixers are 1-for-9 from 3-point range, but have 16 points in the paint and have aggressively attacked the rim.
Celtics not named Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? 0-for-12 to start. – 4:13 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown was 5-7 for 12 points and Derrick White was 2-4 for 5. The rest of the Celtics are 0-9 for 2 points. C’s down 27-19 to the Sixers after 1. Tough start for Tatum as he’s 0-5. – 4:13 PM
Jaylen Brown was 5-7 for 12 points and Derrick White was 2-4 for 5. The rest of the Celtics are 0-9 for 2 points. C’s down 27-19 to the Sixers after 1. Tough start for Tatum as he’s 0-5. – 4:13 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 27, Celtics 19 at the end of the first. Jaylen Brown got off to a blistering start, but the rest of the Celtics are a combined 2-of-16 from the floor. Boston also has four turnovers that the Sixers have conveyed into seven points. Embiid with 12 and 5. – 4:12 PM
Sixers 27, Celtics 19 at the end of the first. Jaylen Brown got off to a blistering start, but the rest of the Celtics are a combined 2-of-16 from the floor. Boston also has four turnovers that the Sixers have conveyed into seven points. Embiid with 12 and 5. – 4:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics go final 3:19 scoreless and shoot 7 for 23 in1Q and trail #76ers 27-19. Brown 12, White 5, Horford 2, Tatum 0; Embiid 12, Harden 6, Maxey 4. – 4:12 PM
#Celtics go final 3:19 scoreless and shoot 7 for 23 in1Q and trail #76ers 27-19. Brown 12, White 5, Horford 2, Tatum 0; Embiid 12, Harden 6, Maxey 4. – 4:12 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Great opening quarter for the Sixers, Embiid leading the way.
Maybe the worst 12 minutes I have ever seen Jayson Tatum play, have to expect that will flip at some point – 4:12 PM
Great opening quarter for the Sixers, Embiid leading the way.
Maybe the worst 12 minutes I have ever seen Jayson Tatum play, have to expect that will flip at some point – 4:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers end the quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 27-19 lead after 1.
Joel Embiid has 12, Tyrese Maxey has 4 (!) offensive rebounds, and the Celtics are shooting 30.4% from the field so far. – 4:12 PM
Sixers end the quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 27-19 lead after 1.
Joel Embiid has 12, Tyrese Maxey has 4 (!) offensive rebounds, and the Celtics are shooting 30.4% from the field so far. – 4:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics miss 14 of their last 15 shots to close first quarter. Offense has been a mess without Jaylen Brown. – 4:12 PM
Celtics miss 14 of their last 15 shots to close first quarter. Offense has been a mess without Jaylen Brown. – 4:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Embiid’s back to the basket game returning ruins the Celtics’ game plan because they can’t get away with single covering him on cross matches with late help anymore. They have to hard double if they want to stop him from getting to his spots and hitting 8 footers or layups. – 4:11 PM
Embiid’s back to the basket game returning ruins the Celtics’ game plan because they can’t get away with single covering him on cross matches with late help anymore. They have to hard double if they want to stop him from getting to his spots and hitting 8 footers or layups. – 4:11 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A super impressive defensive start for an incredibly active @TyreseMaxey thus far.
He’s got 5 REB, 2 STL, and 1 BLK in his first 10 mins (!) tonight. – 4:10 PM
A super impressive defensive start for an incredibly active @TyreseMaxey thus far.
He’s got 5 REB, 2 STL, and 1 BLK in his first 10 mins (!) tonight. – 4:10 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
What’s a Sixers/Celtics with Embiid and Smart having words after a play? pic.twitter.com/5AfZUe4yF3 – 4:10 PM
What’s a Sixers/Celtics with Embiid and Smart having words after a play? pic.twitter.com/5AfZUe4yF3 – 4:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Early concerns — Harden’s getting switches and taking advantage of them, Embiid is shutting off the rim. #Celtics down 25-19 handing out 6 early FT. – 4:09 PM
Early concerns — Harden’s getting switches and taking advantage of them, Embiid is shutting off the rim. #Celtics down 25-19 handing out 6 early FT. – 4:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Georges Niang could shoot 1-8 from 3 and on that one make he’s going to talk your freaking ear off. Have to respect the consistency in his trash talking. – 4:09 PM
Georges Niang could shoot 1-8 from 3 and on that one make he’s going to talk your freaking ear off. Have to respect the consistency in his trash talking. – 4:09 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey has five rebounds and one block in the first quarter. Just like we all thought! – 4:08 PM
Tyrese Maxey has five rebounds and one block in the first quarter. Just like we all thought! – 4:08 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Real time stats…
Jaylen Brown – East Semis
114 minutes
83 points
30-52 (58%) from the floor
8-18 (44%) from 3
+28 – 4:08 PM
Real time stats…
Jaylen Brown – East Semis
114 minutes
83 points
30-52 (58%) from the floor
8-18 (44%) from 3
+28 – 4:08 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tyrese Maxey is leading the Sixers in rebounding with 2 minutes left in the first quarter. – 4:08 PM
Tyrese Maxey is leading the Sixers in rebounding with 2 minutes left in the first quarter. – 4:08 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Five rebounds for Tyrese Maxey in one quarter has to be some sort of record. He’s been flying around. – 4:08 PM
Five rebounds for Tyrese Maxey in one quarter has to be some sort of record. He’s been flying around. – 4:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Boston has that look of ‘if you guys want this one that bad we’ll give it to you but if you let us stick around we’re happy to turn it on late and take it’ – 4:07 PM
Boston has that look of ‘if you guys want this one that bad we’ll give it to you but if you let us stick around we’re happy to turn it on late and take it’ – 4:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Good energy from Philly to start here in Game 4, but it’s been negated by going 0-for-7 from 3-point range.
Jaylen Brown has once again been fantastic, and has 12 points in the first quarter alone. Only he and Derrick White have made a shot so far for Boston. – 4:06 PM
Good energy from Philly to start here in Game 4, but it’s been negated by going 0-for-7 from 3-point range.
Jaylen Brown has once again been fantastic, and has 12 points in the first quarter alone. Only he and Derrick White have made a shot so far for Boston. – 4:06 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics withstand early Sixers surge, lead 14-11 with Jaylen Brown (12 points) leading the charge. Time-out, Philly with 7:10 to play in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/Tcht378sIo – 4:05 PM
Celtics withstand early Sixers surge, lead 14-11 with Jaylen Brown (12 points) leading the charge. Time-out, Philly with 7:10 to play in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/Tcht378sIo – 4:05 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Much, much better version of James Harden going to the rim so far tonight. Driving much more decisively and getting all the way to the hoop.
19-19 tie, as the Sixers have shot 7-11 from 2, 0-7 from 3, so far in this one. Good looks from the perimeter that aren’t going in yet. – 4:04 PM
Much, much better version of James Harden going to the rim so far tonight. Driving much more decisively and getting all the way to the hoop.
19-19 tie, as the Sixers have shot 7-11 from 2, 0-7 from 3, so far in this one. Good looks from the perimeter that aren’t going in yet. – 4:04 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Three nice drives from Harden to start this game, including one where he just blew by Robert Williams one-on-one. – 4:04 PM
Three nice drives from Harden to start this game, including one where he just blew by Robert Williams one-on-one. – 4:04 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Pretty odd no call here on a Horford over the back leads to free throws for Al and a personal on Tucker. Another key swing pic.twitter.com/M7YgloJkof – 4:04 PM
Pretty odd no call here on a Horford over the back leads to free throws for Al and a personal on Tucker. Another key swing pic.twitter.com/M7YgloJkof – 4:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are shooting 1-8 from the floor aside from Jaylen Brown. And he just took a seat on the bench. – 4:02 PM
Celtics are shooting 1-8 from the floor aside from Jaylen Brown. And he just took a seat on the bench. – 4:02 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Non-Jaylen Celtics are 1 for 10 with 3 turnovers.
But because of Jaylen, Cs lead 16-15. – 4:00 PM
Non-Jaylen Celtics are 1 for 10 with 3 turnovers.
But because of Jaylen, Cs lead 16-15. – 4:00 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Harden’s ball-watching on the defensive glass at an all-time level right now – 4:00 PM
Harden’s ball-watching on the defensive glass at an all-time level right now – 4:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers fans don’t like that foul call, but the Celtics have gotten offensive rebounds on their last possessions. Doc Rivers has been harping on those “little things” the past two days. – 3:59 PM
Sixers fans don’t like that foul call, but the Celtics have gotten offensive rebounds on their last possessions. Doc Rivers has been harping on those “little things” the past two days. – 3:59 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
A not-good Tatum for the first seven minutes. #Celtics #76ers – 3:59 PM
A not-good Tatum for the first seven minutes. #Celtics #76ers – 3:59 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
PJ Tucker boo’d after a couple missed 3’s. Crowd wants to see if he’s #builtforit or get Melton in quick – 3:58 PM
PJ Tucker boo’d after a couple missed 3’s. Crowd wants to see if he’s #builtforit or get Melton in quick – 3:58 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
if pj tucker doesn’t hit the wide open threes boston keeps giving up, there’s little reason to play him over melton – 3:56 PM
if pj tucker doesn’t hit the wide open threes boston keeps giving up, there’s little reason to play him over melton – 3:56 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Cs lead 14-11 with 7:10 left in the first quarter. Doc Rivers calls a timeout. Sixers are shooting 4-9. However, they’re 0-5 on threes. Celtics are shooting 6-8, 2-3 on threes. – 3:54 PM
The Cs lead 14-11 with 7:10 left in the first quarter. Doc Rivers calls a timeout. Sixers are shooting 4-9. However, they’re 0-5 on threes. Celtics are shooting 6-8, 2-3 on threes. – 3:54 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Jaylen Brown draining completely congested 3’s, Sixers missing wide open corner 3’s, or dribbling off the foot. Big swing in the early going. – 3:54 PM
Jaylen Brown draining completely congested 3’s, Sixers missing wide open corner 3’s, or dribbling off the foot. Big swing in the early going. – 3:54 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers came out really well. Flying around on defense, hitting the offensive glass.
But they’re losing because they’re 0-5 from deep and Jaylen Brown can’t miss. – 3:54 PM
Sixers came out really well. Flying around on defense, hitting the offensive glass.
But they’re losing because they’re 0-5 from deep and Jaylen Brown can’t miss. – 3:54 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
12-3 Celtics run to take a 14-11 lead. Sixers fans were juiced to start the game but they’ve been quiet since. – 3:53 PM
12-3 Celtics run to take a 14-11 lead. Sixers fans were juiced to start the game but they’ve been quiet since. – 3:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Jaylen Brown picked up two early fouls, but no matter. He’s got 12 of Boston’s first points on 5-of-6 shooting, including two tough threes and that one-handed dunk. – 3:53 PM
Jaylen Brown picked up two early fouls, but no matter. He’s got 12 of Boston’s first points on 5-of-6 shooting, including two tough threes and that one-handed dunk. – 3:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
I’m sure Joe Mazzulla would like to take out Jaylen Brown after picking up two early fouls. But he can’t. Brown got 12 of Boston’s 14 points. #Celtics #76ers – 3:53 PM
I’m sure Joe Mazzulla would like to take out Jaylen Brown after picking up two early fouls. But he can’t. Brown got 12 of Boston’s 14 points. #Celtics #76ers – 3:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Everything keeps talking about Tatum. But Brown has been the one giving the Sixers problems this series. He has 10 of their 12 points. – 3:52 PM
Everything keeps talking about Tatum. But Brown has been the one giving the Sixers problems this series. He has 10 of their 12 points. – 3:52 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
First Quarter Jaylen Brown is back after a temporary hiatus last game. 10 points on 4-4 shooting. – 3:51 PM
First Quarter Jaylen Brown is back after a temporary hiatus last game. 10 points on 4-4 shooting. – 3:51 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown comes out scorching hot. He has all 7 points, but he also has 2 quick fouls. – 3:51 PM
Jaylen Brown comes out scorching hot. He has all 7 points, but he also has 2 quick fouls. – 3:51 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Two quick fouls on Jaylen Brown a little more than 3 minutes into this one. He’s staying on, for now at least. – 3:51 PM
Two quick fouls on Jaylen Brown a little more than 3 minutes into this one. He’s staying on, for now at least. – 3:51 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown with 7 straight points for Celtics to open the game but picks up 2 quick fouls. – 3:51 PM
Jaylen Brown with 7 straight points for Celtics to open the game but picks up 2 quick fouls. – 3:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers playing with serious energy to open this game.
Jaylen Brown — who has been Boston’s only hope so far — now has 2 fouls less than 4 minutes in. – 3:50 PM
Sixers playing with serious energy to open this game.
Jaylen Brown — who has been Boston’s only hope so far — now has 2 fouls less than 4 minutes in. – 3:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Second foul on Jaylen Brown in the first 3:23. #Celtics #76ers – 3:50 PM
Second foul on Jaylen Brown in the first 3:23. #Celtics #76ers – 3:50 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Really good start here for the Sixers. Some good defensive plays by Maxey, and all of Embiid, Harris, Harden and Maxey have a bucket. 8-2 Sixers early. – 3:48 PM
Really good start here for the Sixers. Some good defensive plays by Maxey, and all of Embiid, Harris, Harden and Maxey have a bucket. 8-2 Sixers early. – 3:48 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Some good offensive things early on: Harden finding Embiid, Maxey getting the ball in his hands for a step-back J, a Harden advance pass to Harris to draw a foul…and a Harden finish at the rim. – 3:47 PM
Some good offensive things early on: Harden finding Embiid, Maxey getting the ball in his hands for a step-back J, a Harden advance pass to Harris to draw a foul…and a Harden finish at the rim. – 3:47 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Micah Parsons is sitting next to Michael Rubin. He is wearing a Tyrese Maxey jersey. – 3:45 PM
Micah Parsons is sitting next to Michael Rubin. He is wearing a Tyrese Maxey jersey. – 3:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Lil Baby is courtside for this one, presumably to support his buddy Harden – 3:45 PM
Lil Baby is courtside for this one, presumably to support his buddy Harden – 3:45 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This is a little pedantic, but it would be nice to see the Celtics go for the kill this afternoon rather than do the 🤷
thing they sometimes do – 3:25 PM
This is a little pedantic, but it would be nice to see the Celtics go for the kill this afternoon rather than do the 🤷
thing they sometimes do – 3:25 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
a few months ago, @michiganstateu student John Hao was paralyzed following a shooting on campus. his favorite NBA player, @James Harden spoke to him while he was hospitalized and promised him tickets. today he made his way to Philly.
💙 pic.twitter.com/w4IF1slmzq – 3:21 PM
a few months ago, @michiganstateu student John Hao was paralyzed following a shooting on campus. his favorite NBA player, @James Harden spoke to him while he was hospitalized and promised him tickets. today he made his way to Philly.
💙 pic.twitter.com/w4IF1slmzq – 3:21 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Game 4 Preview: A Closer Look at What Brown Does for the Celtics…and to James Harden, by @A. Sherrod Blakely open.substack.com/pub/sherrod/p/… – 3:14 PM
Game 4 Preview: A Closer Look at What Brown Does for the Celtics…and to James Harden, by @A. Sherrod Blakely open.substack.com/pub/sherrod/p/… – 3:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
This is awesome 💙
Harden kept his promise and paid for Michigan State shooting survivor John Hao to attend Game 4 👏 pic.twitter.com/rSvSrLRiZs – 3:07 PM
This is awesome 💙
Harden kept his promise and paid for Michigan State shooting survivor John Hao to attend Game 4 👏 pic.twitter.com/rSvSrLRiZs – 3:07 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – May 7, 2023 – Game 4 Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/VnAsIM10kx – 3:03 PM
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – May 7, 2023 – Game 4 Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/VnAsIM10kx – 3:03 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
today’s starting five:
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @James Harden
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/NVq5Qhv8L2 – 3:02 PM
today’s starting five:
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @James Harden
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/NVq5Qhv8L2 – 3:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Grant Williams will wear the mouth guard tonight that he had fitted on FRI after the stomp. Told me it felt good testing it. The stitches will dissolve. No limitations..
“I’m fine. No soreness and it’s just the lip, nothing too bad. I’ve been through worse. Let’s just say that.” – 2:52 PM
Grant Williams will wear the mouth guard tonight that he had fitted on FRI after the stomp. Told me it felt good testing it. The stitches will dissolve. No limitations..
“I’m fine. No soreness and it’s just the lip, nothing too bad. I’ve been through worse. Let’s just say that.” – 2:52 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
a beautiful day for some basketball. pic.twitter.com/2Lij6G86Iv – 2:45 PM
a beautiful day for some basketball. pic.twitter.com/2Lij6G86Iv – 2:45 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden with a pregame hug for John Hao, a Michigan State shooting survivor.
Hao’s a big fan of Harden, who connected with him and invited him to a game: pic.twitter.com/LwvQrbwt46 – 2:44 PM
James Harden with a pregame hug for John Hao, a Michigan State shooting survivor.
Hao’s a big fan of Harden, who connected with him and invited him to a game: pic.twitter.com/LwvQrbwt46 – 2:44 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
My dad mid rant asking me how come Joel Embiid is always falling on the ground.
He is stressed yall. Says he doesn’t even think he’s going to watch the game today 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/w0KdWecQbI – 2:24 PM
My dad mid rant asking me how come Joel Embiid is always falling on the ground.
He is stressed yall. Says he doesn’t even think he’s going to watch the game today 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/w0KdWecQbI – 2:24 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marcus Smart, who’s active tonight after spraining his left ankle (the opposite of the one he’s battled in recent years), is going through film w/ assistant Jarell Christian while getting treatment on the training board at the same time. Multi-tasking. – 2:24 PM
Marcus Smart, who’s active tonight after spraining his left ankle (the opposite of the one he’s battled in recent years), is going through film w/ assistant Jarell Christian while getting treatment on the training board at the same time. Multi-tasking. – 2:24 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Expecting Embiid to show up.
Harden, Maxey should be held accountable if they do not.
Doc Rivers needs actual design out of timeouts.
This is an elimination game. – 2:15 PM
Expecting Embiid to show up.
Harden, Maxey should be held accountable if they do not.
Doc Rivers needs actual design out of timeouts.
This is an elimination game. – 2:15 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Marcus Smart and Blake Griffin have both been upgraded to available for Game 4, per Celtics – 2:12 PM
Marcus Smart and Blake Griffin have both been upgraded to available for Game 4, per Celtics – 2:12 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Marcus Smart, listed as questionable on the injury report, will play today in Game 4.
Try and contain your surprise. – 2:05 PM
Marcus Smart, listed as questionable on the injury report, will play today in Game 4.
Try and contain your surprise. – 2:05 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart (listed as questionable) is “good” – 2:04 PM
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart (listed as questionable) is “good” – 2:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart will play today. He was questionable with a sprained ankle. – 2:04 PM
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart will play today. He was questionable with a sprained ankle. – 2:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart is good to play. He was questionable on the injury report with an ankle sprain. – 2:04 PM
Joe Mazzulla says Marcus Smart is good to play. He was questionable on the injury report with an ankle sprain. – 2:04 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
One of the adjustments we’re likely to see today from Philly is an increased role for Tyrese Maxey. “We need to get him the ball more,” said Doc Rivers. – 1:55 PM
One of the adjustments we’re likely to see today from Philly is an increased role for Tyrese Maxey. “We need to get him the ball more,” said Doc Rivers. – 1:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers said pregame there has been some consideration of going smaller at times in this series, based on how Boston has used / matched up a guy like Robert Williams – 1:53 PM
Doc Rivers said pregame there has been some consideration of going smaller at times in this series, based on how Boston has used / matched up a guy like Robert Williams – 1:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Doc Rivers jokingly answering a question of how much urgency the 76ers have today: “Do I really need to answer that question? You worked on that for 48 hours and that’s what you came up with? Whatever high is, the answer is high.” – 1:49 PM
Doc Rivers jokingly answering a question of how much urgency the 76ers have today: “Do I really need to answer that question? You worked on that for 48 hours and that’s what you came up with? Whatever high is, the answer is high.” – 1:49 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Elite shooter, Al Horford, had his highest point total of the postseason in Game 3, 17 points on 6/8 shooting from the floor, 5/7 from three.
@DKSportsbook has Al at -165 odds to hit at least 2 triples today in Game 4. #DKParter pic.twitter.com/DKjD6MRr6S – 1:31 PM
Elite shooter, Al Horford, had his highest point total of the postseason in Game 3, 17 points on 6/8 shooting from the floor, 5/7 from three.
@DKSportsbook has Al at -165 odds to hit at least 2 triples today in Game 4. #DKParter pic.twitter.com/DKjD6MRr6S – 1:31 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Malcolm Brogdon says we need to play with desperation today in Game 4. pic.twitter.com/vYuAQI5rU9 – 1:30 PM
Malcolm Brogdon says we need to play with desperation today in Game 4. pic.twitter.com/vYuAQI5rU9 – 1:30 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
“I was ready to go back in. I didn’t care if there was blood.”
Grant Williams needed 3 stitches after getting stomped by Embiid. But he was eager to get back in game.
Over at @DKSportsbook they’ve got Grant at over/under 0.5 3s in Game 4. #DKPartner
pic.twitter.com/7dyrzoc7cw – 1:30 PM
“I was ready to go back in. I didn’t care if there was blood.”
Grant Williams needed 3 stitches after getting stomped by Embiid. But he was eager to get back in game.
Over at @DKSportsbook they’ve got Grant at over/under 0.5 3s in Game 4. #DKPartner
pic.twitter.com/7dyrzoc7cw – 1:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Wrote about the winding road back to defensive dominance for the #Celtics, who did it a differently in ‘23:
“Ime was a little bit more defensively focused than Joe was, which is ok, but…a lot of times, Joe was right there with Ime. Ime was going to Joe”’
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/05/06/nba… – 12:28 PM
Wrote about the winding road back to defensive dominance for the #Celtics, who did it a differently in ‘23:
“Ime was a little bit more defensively focused than Joe was, which is ok, but…a lot of times, Joe was right there with Ime. Ime was going to Joe”’
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/05/06/nba… – 12:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Who will come out of the East to reach #NBA Finals:
(8) Heat have 2-1 lead on (4) Knicks going into Monday’s Game 4 in Miami.
(2) Celtics have 2-1 lead on (3) 76ers going into today’s Game 4 in Philadelphia.
#Heat #Knicks #Celtics #76ers #NBAPlayoffs – 12:24 PM
Who will come out of the East to reach #NBA Finals:
(8) Heat have 2-1 lead on (4) Knicks going into Monday’s Game 4 in Miami.
(2) Celtics have 2-1 lead on (3) 76ers going into today’s Game 4 in Philadelphia.
#Heat #Knicks #Celtics #76ers #NBAPlayoffs – 12:24 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
ICYMI, @ringernba show from yesterday: @tylrparkr and i react to the BOS/PHI and PHX/DEN games
we talk harden legacy, a very serious provision for coach challenges, al horford, booker’s brilliance, tweaks for PHX, outlook for denver + more
🏀
😎🧈🌞
open.spotify.com/episode/61s2nW… – 12:02 PM
ICYMI, @ringernba show from yesterday: @tylrparkr and i react to the BOS/PHI and PHX/DEN games
we talk harden legacy, a very serious provision for coach challenges, al horford, booker’s brilliance, tweaks for PHX, outlook for denver + more
🏀
😎🧈🌞open.spotify.com/episode/61s2nW… – 12:02 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Chatted with Al Horford about his “elite shooter” interaction that turned into a thing.
He mostly laughed it off until I asked him if he wanted to move on from the moment.
“I mean, no, the reality is that I am one.”
bostonglobe.com/2023/05/06/spo… – 11:48 AM
Chatted with Al Horford about his “elite shooter” interaction that turned into a thing.
He mostly laughed it off until I asked him if he wanted to move on from the moment.
“I mean, no, the reality is that I am one.”
bostonglobe.com/2023/05/06/spo… – 11:48 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Game 4 preview now up on BSJ:
-Maximum Maxey?
-Which Harden shows up?
-More midrange?
-Early start impact on Embiid’s knee?
My distrust of the Celtics is flaring up like a case of gout. Can they take a big punch early from the Sixers and respond?
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… pic.twitter.com/JQkMVUmrjm – 11:38 AM
Game 4 preview now up on BSJ:
-Maximum Maxey?
-Which Harden shows up?
-More midrange?
-Early start impact on Embiid’s knee?
My distrust of the Celtics is flaring up like a case of gout. Can they take a big punch early from the Sixers and respond?
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… pic.twitter.com/JQkMVUmrjm – 11:38 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics have a chance to grab a 3-1 lead today
Could also end up 2-2 against one of their biggest rivals
Either way, 🍿 🍿 🍿 – 11:25 AM
Celtics have a chance to grab a 3-1 lead today
Could also end up 2-2 against one of their biggest rivals
Either way, 🍿 🍿 🍿 – 11:25 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Listen to the #NBAPlayoffs on @SiriusXMNBA Radio!
🏀 Celtics/Sixers GM4 at 3:30pm/et
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📻🎧 siriusxm.com/NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/GBw5CcXrF2 – 10:49 AM
Listen to the #NBAPlayoffs on @SiriusXMNBA Radio!
🏀 Celtics/Sixers GM4 at 3:30pm/et
🏀 Nuggets/Suns GM4 at 8:00pm/et
Download the @SIRIUSXM App!
📻🎧 siriusxm.com/NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/GBw5CcXrF2 – 10:49 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Lakers, Nuggets, Heat and Celtics are all up 2-1 in their respective playoff series.
The same teams were the final four teams in the bubble 👀 pic.twitter.com/IIiezECr0w – 10:47 AM
The Lakers, Nuggets, Heat and Celtics are all up 2-1 in their respective playoff series.
The same teams were the final four teams in the bubble 👀 pic.twitter.com/IIiezECr0w – 10:47 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
Joe Mazzulla has a strong answer to doubters in his first playoffs as Celtics coach and his players like it: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:44 AM
Joe Mazzulla has a strong answer to doubters in his first playoffs as Celtics coach and his players like it: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:44 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
While James Harden and Tyrese Maxey have struggled with their shot since G1 vs. Boston, De’Anthony Melton has emerged as the Sixers’ most consistent guard. It’s something he’s strived for since toggling in and out of Memphis’ playoff rotation last year.
inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… – 10:33 AM
While James Harden and Tyrese Maxey have struggled with their shot since G1 vs. Boston, De’Anthony Melton has emerged as the Sixers’ most consistent guard. It’s something he’s strived for since toggling in and out of Memphis’ playoff rotation last year.
inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… – 10:33 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are now favored to meet for a record 13th time in the NBA Finals this year, according to several Las Vegas sportsbooks. thesportingtribune.com/lakers-celtics… – 10:32 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are now favored to meet for a record 13th time in the NBA Finals this year, according to several Las Vegas sportsbooks. thesportingtribune.com/lakers-celtics… – 10:32 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
If the Sixers are truly NBA title contenders capable of beating the Boston Celtics, it’s time to man up. inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 9:59 AM
If the Sixers are truly NBA title contenders capable of beating the Boston Celtics, it’s time to man up. inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 9:59 AM