2023 NBA playoffs - Odds, picks, betting tips for Sunday's Game 4s - ESPN

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We have two pivotal Game 4s on tap Sunday, with both home teams looking to get the win to even up the series. The 76ers won Game 1 without Joel Embiid but have lost both games the MVP has played in, while it took a monster 86 combined points from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant for the Suns to win a game in the series.

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The playoffs are all about adjustments, as well as big performances from star players in clutch situations. We have the opportunity to see some big numbers put on the board Sunday, particularly out West. The 76ers and Celtics series has some hard-nosed defense, but the Nuggets and Suns are liable to have another offensive firefight.

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ersGame 4: 3:30 p.m. ET, Celtics lead series 2-1

Records (against the spread) Celtics: 57-25 (45-36-1) 76ers: 54-28 (46-35-1)

Line: Celtics (-2.5) Total: 214.5BPI Projection: 76ers by 1.1Money Line: Celtics (-140), 76ers (+118)

Injury report: Celtics: Blake Griffin, (game-time decision — back); Marcus Smart, (GTD — ankle); Danilo Gallinari, (OUT — knee) 76ers: Joel Embiid, (GTD — knee)Note: BPI numbers factor players who are ruled out but assumes GTD players will play

Best bet: James Harden over 20.5 points. Harden had a throwback 45-point performance in Game 1 but has followed that up