The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers tip it off in game 3 tonight. The Celtics have won the first two games and dominated game 2, 128-101. A win here would give the Celtics a commanding 3-0 lead. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points and five assists. Kemba Walker added 22 points and Jaylen Brown scored 20. The Philadelphia 76ers were a train wreck on the defensive end and Al Horford looked lost on both ends. Joel Embiid had another big night with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists but it wasn't enough. Josh Richardson added 18 points and Shake Milton had 14 points.

The Celtics are 14-2-1 ATS in their last 17 Conference Quarterfinals games and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. The 76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings between the two teams. The 76'ers looked lost on both ends of the court. Embiid has done all he could but the other role players have not stepped up and without Simmons, I don't see a way for Philadelphia to turn it around.

Play on Boston. This is a 10* play