Netease Sports reported on May 6:
The NBA playoffs continued, and the Boston Celtics regained home court advantage. although Enbid 30 points and 13 rebounds, but Tatum 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Brown They scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. They led the team to score double points. The Celtics established their leading position by relying on the offensive in the second and third quarters. They withstood the opponent's counter attack and beat Philadelphia 114-102 in the third game of the Eastern semifinals 76ers 。 The total score of the Celtics was 2-1, and they regained the home advantage. The fourth game of the series between the two sides continued to be held in Philadelphia.
Tatum of Celtics got 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Brown got 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Hoford got 17 points and 7 rebounds, Smart got 15 points and 4 assists, Brogden got 15 points and 6 assists, and White got 13 points and 6 rebounds. N'bid of the 76ers scored 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocked shots, Harden Three of the 14 shots scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists, Melton scored 14 points and 8 rebounds, Maxi scored 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Nyon scored 10 points.
The Celtics started the game as a back-to-back team, leading 8-2. Harden fought back with two free throws. White and Tatum scored three points each, and the Celtics extended the advantage to 10 points. Harden closed the gap with three points, and the two teams scored alternately. White hit three points. The Celtics led by 10 points 24-14 with 5:20 left in the first quarter. Melton stood out and scored 5 points, while Enbid also scored 4 points. They led the team to hit an 11-0 counter attack, and the 76ers scored 1 point. Rowe and Brogden hit back 4 points, Enbid and Maxi both made two free throws, and the 76ers led by 1 point with 29-28 at the end of the first quarter.
After the beginning of the second quarter, the two sides continued to play a tug of war. Tatum made a breakthrough and Smart hit the right wing with three points. The Celtics led again with 38-36 points. The 76ers continued to strike iron after the suspension, and White made three free throws to expand the advantage. Nyon stopped bleeding by three points, Brown kept attacking and quickly returned with five points. The Celtics led by 52-44. Maxi and Melton each made three points to narrow the gap to 4 points. Hoford hit the buzzer three points. At the end of the half court, Celtics led by 57 to 50 by 7 points.
Tatum of Celtics got 13 points in the first half, Brown got 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, White got 11 points and 5 rebounds, and Smart got 10 points; N'bid of the 76ers got 14 points and 4 rebounds, and Harden got 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Tatum and Brown teamed up for 5 points shortly after the beginning of the third quarter, and they extended their advantage to 12 points. The 76ers returned to the outside line, Maxi, Enbid and Tucker scored three points each, and they reached 62-67. Smart responded with three points, Enbid scored two goals in a row, Tucker scored three more points, and the 76ers fell behind 72-74 with 5:25 left in this section. Harden missed the chance of three-point anti super game, Hoford hit a three-point hit, Brown played three points successfully, and the Celtics team reopened. Enbid made four free throws for consecutive fouls. Brogden opened fire from the outside and scored two three-point goals in a row, leading the team to end the third quarter with an 8-1 attack wave. The 76ers led by 88-77 by 11 points.
After the last quarter, the two sides saw each other for several rounds. Haden made two free throws, Melton's right wing hit three points, and the 76ers reached 89-95. Harden missed the opportunity to chase points, Brogden made two free throws to stabilize, Brogden quickly responded to the three points of Melton's three points, and the Celtics led 100-92 with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter. Harden and Enbid took turns to score and catch up again. Hoford hit three points at the top of the arc, and Tatum turned to hit a jumper. The Celtics led 105-96. Harden hit with three points and Tatum returned with three points. The gap between the two teams is still 9 points.
Harden made two free throws and one hit, while Tatum made two free throws to expand his advantage. The 76ers served five seconds after the suspension, and Brown made two free throws to open the gap to 12 points. Enbid's layup was successful, and Brogden made two free throws. The Celtics won by 114-102.
The first team of Celtics: Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Hoford
76ers' starting lineup: Harden, Maxi, Harris, Tucker, Enbid
