NBA BUBBLE BUSTER "POP" goes the BOOKS
(NBA) Philadelphia vs. Boston,
Point Spread: -5.50 | -110.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Win
The Philadelphia 76ers have been hit by injuries and have split their eight games in the bubble. They are the sixth seed in the East. The offense was led by Joel Embiid with 23.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists a game. Tobias Harris added 19.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Josh Richardson chips in 13.7 points. As a team, the 76ers put up 110.7 points. Ben Simmons is out with a knee injury.

The Boston Celtics have won five of their eight games in the bubble and finished as the third seed in the East. As a team, they are putting up 113.7 points a game. The offense was led by Jayson Tatum with 23.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists a game. Kemba Walker adds 20.4 points and 4.8 assists while Jaylen Brown adds 20.3 points.

Philadelphia won the regular-season series 3-1. The 76ers are 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings overall. Philadelphia has had problems finding anything consistent with Simmons out. Embiid injured his wrist but should be a goal. Boston is healthy and has a well-balanced team. Coston will roll an injured 76'ers team.

Play on Philadelphia.