Every day the Gazette sports staff will publish its best bets:

1. 76ers (+10.5, -110) at Celtics: Joel Embiid or no Joel Embiid, Philly can play with Boston.

2. 76ers at Celtics (over 217.5 points): Boston’s hit five straight ‘Overs’ in the postseason.

3. Derrick White (over 12.5 points, -105): After Game 1 loss, Colorado’s finest will take it personally.

(Paul Klee’s Best Bets record ATS: 95-76-3)

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 1 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charles Krupa