Capper Penguin's NBA Pick: Celtics @ 76ers - 5/7

James Harden NEEDS to play well if the 76ers are going to win this MUST WIN game at home.

If Boston steals this game to go up 3-1 headed back to Boston then the series is basically over for the 76ers. The one game that the 76ers won, Joel Embiid didn't play and James Harden dropped 45 points including 6 assists and a rebound in the 76ers only win. Since Embiid returned Harden has taken more of a facilitator role and shot less than half his shot attempts from game 1. He still has been coming close to this number, especially in the last game, shooting a terrible 3 for 14, but still ending with 33 points, rebounds and assists. 3 for 14, but only 3 PRA away from this line.

I'm expecting him to not only make more shots at a better percentage, but his shot attempt volume to jump up in a much needed win at home.