The Boston Celtics welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to TD Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 8 p.m. ET on Monday. Of note, Joel Embiid (knee) is officially listed as doubtful but is expected to suit up. Boston is favored by 8.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 216 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).

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The model knows the 76ers received a top-flight effort from James Harden in Game 1. He exploded for 45 points and made seven 3-pointers, leading the team to an upset victory. Philadelphia made 17 of 38 from 3-point range in the game, and the 76ers led the NBA in 3-point accuracy and free throw accuracy during the regular season. 

The model also knows the Celtics had little trouble making shots in Game 1. Boston converted 59% of field goal attempts, with Jayson Tatum leading the way with 39 points and 11 rebounds. The Celtics also scored almost 1.19 points per possession against the Hawks in the first round. Boston was a top-three offensive team in the league during the regular season. 

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