Next Up - Sixers @Celtics 5:30 PM Christmas Day

by **dboss** Tue Dec 25, 2018 1:09 pm

These teams are different from their early season matchup.

The Sixers have a go-to-guy in Jimmy Butler. The Celtics have a different starting lineup and rotation. At 22-12, the Sixers are 4th in the competitive EC and 2 games in front of the Celtics.

The C’s made their Christmas Day debut back in 1948, losing to the Philadelphia Warriors 80-77 in Philly. Gene Stump led Boston in scoring that day with 20 points.

Based on my research Boston will be playing in their 32nd Christmas game.

Last year the Celtics loss to the Washington Wizards 111-103.

The Sixers are a high scoring team averaging 114.6 PPG but they surrender 111.7 PPG. They are 6-9 on the road.

I think we win this game!