The Boston Celtics, with a record of 57-25, emerged victorious against the Philadelphia 76ers, who now stand at 54-28. The final score read 114-102 in favor of the visiting team.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during Round 2 Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on May 5, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

In a display of offensive efficiency, the Celtics led for over forty-three minutes and achieved their largest lead of thirteen points. Their scoring was consistent throughout the game, posting twenty-eight points in the first quarter and maintaining their momentum to close with twenty-six points in the final period. The team's shooting accuracy was evident as they made thirty-eight out of eighty-six field goal attempts, translating to a forty-four percent success rate.

The Celtics excelled beyond the arc as well, sinking sixteen three-pointers from forty-five attempts which rounded up to thirty-six percent shooting from deep. At the charity stripe, they were nearly flawless with a ninety-six percent free throw completion rate – missing just one free throw out of twenty-three attempts.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game during Round 2 Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on May 5, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defensively, Boston held their ground by collecting fifty rebounds – nine offensive and forty-one defensive – while also registering seven blocks and nine steals during play. They capitalized on turnovers by scoring fifteen points off Philadelphia's fourteen turnovers.

Boston's bench contributed nineteen points to their victory while also drawing fouls effectively as evidenced by their twenty fouls drawn. The team shared the ball well too; dishing out twenty-five assists which helped them achieve an assist-to-turnover ratio of over two.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during Round 2 Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on May 5, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

On Philadelphia's side despite being less dominant than usual on home turf at Wells Fargo Center before an attendance of over twenty-one thousand fans. They managed to block eight shots and steal seven times but struggled with field goal percentage making only thirty-nine percent from open play including thirty-one field goals made out of seventy-eight attempted shots.

Their three-point game was slightly more efficient than inside scoring with sixteen made from thirty-seven attempts resulting in a forty-three percent success rate from downtown. However, they couldn't match Boston's proficiency at free throws despite making eighty-nine percent as they scored fewer overall (twenty-four).

Looking ahead for Boston Celtics fans: your team will be facing off against Philadelphia 76ers once again at Wells Fargo Center on May seventh at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six for those who wish to follow along live.

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