Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day

Updated Dec. 24, 2024 2:03 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers (10-17, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (22-7, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 221.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Celtics are 20-5 in conference matchups. Boston has a 3-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

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.

INJURIES: Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (illness).

76ers: Andre Drummond: day to day (toe), Jared McCain: out (meniscus), Eric Gordon: out (illness), KJ Martin: day to day (foot).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.