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Game 7: 76ers at Celtics (Saturday, 1:30 p.m. ET, Prime)
What to watch in Game 7: The story of this series has been pretty simple: In the three games Boston has won, it has shot almost 42% from 3-point range. In the three games the Celtics have lost, they have shot under 30% from 3. It's dangerous to simplify things to that degree, but it's consistent with how the Celtics have typically played under coach Joe Mazzulla. Boston is now 17-1 when it shoots 40% or better in the playoffs, and 19-19 when it shoots under 40% -- including 4-9 when it shoots under 30%. For all the strategic things that can be discussed about this matchup, if you could predict Boston's 3-point shooting percentage Saturday, you'd have a pretty good indication of how this game will go. -- Bontemps
What to watch in Game 7: The story of this series has been pretty simple: In the three games Boston has won, it has shot almost 42% from 3-point range. In the three games the Celtics have lost, they have shot under 30% from 3. It's dangerous to simplify things to that degree, but it's consistent with how the Celtics have typically played under coach Joe Mazzulla. Boston is now 17-1 when it shoots 40% or better in the playoffs, and 19-19 when it shoots under 40% -- including 4-9 when it shoots under 30%. For all the strategic things that can be discussed about this matchup, if you could predict Boston's 3-point shooting percentage Saturday, you'd have a pretty good indication of how this game will go. -- Bontemps