2023 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers May 5, 2023 by Marc Jerbs

On Friday, the Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Game time is set 7:30PM EDT at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The series is tied at 1-1.

Boston Celtics flexed their muscles as they routed the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their semifinal series.

Boston showed up with its patented defense as they negated the 3-point shooting and perimeter plays Philadelphia.

NBA MVP Joel Embiid's return was not enough for the 76ers to stop the Boston tenacious defense and offensive prowess.

The Philadelphia 76ers returns home for Games 3 and 4 at the Wells Fargo Center.

They could have gone 2-0 in the series but they'll take a 1-1 series and now hold the homecourt advantage against the Boston Celtics.

Rust was evident in Joel Embiid's return to the lineup.

He promised to show a MVP performance in Game 3 as they try to take a 2-1 series lead in front of their adoring fans.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Boston Celtics as the team to beat in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals on Friday night.