Celtics – Sixers going the distance!

Whew. What a pair of games last night in the NBA playoffs. After a historically bad three quarters, Jayson Tatum activated his own version of “Mamba mode” to push Boston past Philadelphia and force a Game 7 on Sunday. Even though coming into the series most computer models had the two teams on even footing, Stakers have been wagering hard on the Celtics from the beginning of the series, with 76% of Stakers picking Boston to win Game 1.

As the series has gone on, Stakers confidence in Boston has dipped. Game 6 in Philadelphia was the low point, as nearly half expected the Sixers to close out the series on their home floor. Now that the series shifts back to Boston for Game 7, expect Stakers to feel bullish again about the Celtics’ odds to get past the Sixers and add yet another playoff collapse to Doc Rivers’ long and complicated playoff resume. Get your popcorn ready for one of the greatest events in sports, a Game 7!