Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics will be playing against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. As many fans should be aware, both these teams can be considered recent rivals that have met several times in the NBA playoffs. The Celtics have usually gotten the better of the 76ers over the years. They have added on players such as Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in order to ensure that the Celtics keep winning.
At the moment, Boston certainly appears to be doing well with its new roster. The team currently holds a record of 14 wins and 4 losses, giving them the best record in the entire Eastern Conference. Not too far behind them are the 76ers, with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses.
As both these teams get ready to face off tonight, fans might want to know more details regarding the injury reports and expected starting lineups. Additionally, a prediction for this game will also be made.
Kristaps Porzingis is listed as out for the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers game tonight
Boston Celtics fans might be disappointed to hear that Porzingis is not expected to play in this game against the 76ers. According to the injury reports, Kristapos is dealing with a left calf injury and is listed as out for this match. When asked about his current health status, the Celtics star responded with, “I think, very soon. Very soon…Not 100 percent sure if it’s going to be next game, but hopefully right after that.”
At the moment the Celtics have the best record in their conference and shouldn’t be too worried about not having Kristaps for this game. However, they will still have to put their best available lineup on the court if they want to win this game. That said, here are the complete injury reports and expected rosters for the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston Celtics injury report
- Kristaps Porzingis (out)
Boston Celtics expected starting lineup
- Jrue Holiday
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Jaylen Brown
- Al Horford
Philadelphia 76ers injury report
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (out)
- Joel Embiid (questionable)
- Nicholas Batum (probable)
- Danuel House Jr. (out)
- Jaden Springer (questionable)
Philadelphia 76ers expected starting lineup
- Tyrese Maxey
- De’Anthony Melton
- Tobias Harris
- Nicholas Batum
- Marcus Morris Sr.
Although the Celtics will not be having Porzingis for this game, one could argue that the 76ers are far more shorthanded for this game. Especially since their MVP is dealing with an illness and might not play. Nonetheless, here are the expert predictions for this game.
The Celtics are favored over the 76ers tonight
Even though Boston will not have Porzingis for this game, the majority of their main roster looks healthy and is expected to play tonight. Besides, one could argue that losing Embiid hurts the 76ers a lot more given the impact he has on his team.
Since Embiid, Batum and several other players for the 76ers don’t look perfectly healthy tonight, we do not see them beating the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference, With or without Porzingis, the Celtics will be favored to win this match.