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Joel Embiid is listed with a scoring total of 26.5 Over/Under when his 76ers face off against the Boston Celtics Christmas Day.
Embiid was ejected from Monday’s game against the Spurs with 2:59 remaining in the second quarter.
Even sick he's good. Embiid (sinus fracture) played 31 minutes in Friday’s 108-98 win over Charlotte, accounting for 34 points, five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers.
The 76ers have gone 9-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia has a 1-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Celtics are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the 76ers allow to opponents. The 76ers are shooting 44.2% from the field, 1.5% lower than the 45.7% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists for the Celtics.
Paul George is shooting 41.4% and averaging 16.2 points for the 76ers.
LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.6 points per game.
76ers: 7-3, averaging 107.9 points, 42.5 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 9.7 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.9 points.
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