Celtics vs 76ers: How to live stream, time, venue, where to watch and all pre-match buzz around NBA playoff tussle
Fresh from trouncing Houston Rockets 136-94 last Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers are a confident bunch ready to take on a clinical Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs on Monday. The Celtics had a defeat in their Friday game against the Wizards. However, the two sides have seen the Greens win 12 of the 21 games and also boast of 10+ games win margin (58-47) in the playoffs. Here's everything you need to know about the third game on Monday.
Time
The game is scheduled to start at 6.30 pm ET on Monday, August 17, 2020.
Venue
The Celtics and the 76ers will face-off at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex inside Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida.
Where to watch?
The tussle can be watched live on ESPN.
How to live stream?
NBA TV is the easiest and most preferred option. YouTube TV is the second most looked at as it provides access to ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV, as well as a good amount of regional sports networks, including those linked to Fox and NBC. Priced at $64.99, it comes across as a complete package. Other options include Sling TV and fuboTV that can be availed of at reasonable prices.
Buzz surrounding the game?
Ben Simmons will be the notable absentee for the 76ers in the playoffs with an injury that sidelines him for the rest of the season. However, coach Brett Brown is confident of the team notching up a win. “We still have enough depth to still do things in the Playoffs," he said ahead of the game.
The Celtics will be looking at Joel Embiid to do a repeat of what he did when the two sides faced-off last year in December. His tally of 38 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in a 115-109 win would just be the ideal start for the team. The team will also be keeping an eye out on Kemba Walker's knee that's been a bit of a bother.
Who will win?
The money is on the Celtics considering the average run the 76ers have had on the road this season. Simmons' absence just makes it tough for a team that has to defend an opposition that has a strong perimeter game. We're backing the Celtics for this one.
