The C's and the Philadelphia 76ers will play again on Tuesday night.
After winning 123-91 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Sunday, the Boston Celtics are readying for Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at TD Garden.
And the Celtics will take the floor with a near-perfect injury report as they look to get one step closer to the semifinals. As noted by Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Ron Harper Jr. is listed as probable with an ankle sprain. He's the only player on the injury report.
There is still no word yet on 76ers big man Joel Embiid, who missed Game 1 after recovering an appendectomy (April 9).
Harper, 26, is in the fourth year of his career with the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons and Celtics. He played 11 minutes per game this season, scoring 4.2 ppg. He appeared in 29 games for the Celtics, who went 56-26 to earn the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The New Jersey native is the son of former Chicago Bulls champion Ron Harper Sr.
He had five points in four minutes on Sunday.
Inside the numbers from Game 1
--It wasn't just Jayson Tatum (25 points) who excelled in the victory, as six total Celtics registered double figures. Jaylen Brown (26), Neemias Queta (13), Payton Pritchard (12), Sam Hauser (12) and Derrick White (10) all chipped in.
--Tyrese Maxey led the way with 21 points for Philly, but it was a difficult 21 against Boston's defense. Maxey was just 8-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-4 from three-point range.
--The Celtics out-rebounded the 76ers by three, while also registering 11 more assists (31 vs. 20).
--The Celtics committed only eight turnovers while Philadelphia had 14.
--Boston dominated the three-point line, hitting 16 three-pointers in total. Philadelphia hit just four. Both teams got to the free-throw line, with Boston taking 22 shots from the stripe and Philly taking 23.
Boston Celtics forward Ron Harper Jr (13) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Paul Rutherford-Imagn ImagesPlayoff history
These teams are meeting for the 23rd playoff series, the most common playoff matchup in league history. Boston is 15-7 in those previous 2 series.
More information on Game 2
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.
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