A pair of red hot teams clash when the Boston Celtics battle the Philadelphia 76ers in a key Atlantic Division matchup on Sunday. Boston is coming off a 118-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, while Philadelphia dropped a 137-134 decision to the Denver Nuggets that same night. The Celtics (34-15), who are first in the Atlantic, have won five of seven, including two in a row. The 76ers (19-28), who are third in the division, have won four of five. Philadelphia is expected to be without Paul George (illness), Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) and Joel Embiid (knee).

Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia is set for 6 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 11.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. 76ers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 225. 

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