Series tied 1-1, heading into enemy territory, on a night where their best player is being honored for his MVP award in front of a packed-out arena. The Boston Celtics can certainly expect a hostile environment when they take to the court for the third game of their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, they can take solace in the fact that a Joel Embiid-less Sixers waltzed into the TD Garden and casually hijacked the opening game of the series. So, if Philadelphia can do it without their star player, then a full-strength (minus Blake Griffin) Celtics’ roster can certainly return the favor.