NBA Playoff Schedule 2012: Complete Guide to Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in an epic battle over the right to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 6 is tonight, and it could end one of two ways: with the C’s eliminating Philly and moving on, or the Sixers forcing Game 7 in Beantown.

Both teams have been scrapping tooth and nail and nothing has come easy, especially for the road team in this series.

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know for this key contest in a critical series.

Where: Wells Fargo Arena, Philadelphia, Pa.

When: Wednesday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN3

Most Important Player to Watch: Kevin Garnett

The Celtics used Brandon Bass and KG to great effect in Game 5, pounding the rock inside and getting huge performances from their big men. The Big Ticket had 20 points and six rebounds in that contest and could definitely improve this game. 

If Garnett can continue to play like his younger self and stay aggressive, the Celtics will have the inside track to advancing.

Should he falter and show signs of being sluggish or hesitant, Boston may have to pack their bags to play Game 7 at home.

Key Matchup: Turnovers

When the Celtics do not turn the ball over, they win. In Game 6, they had a mere 10 turnovers and won by 16 points. In Game 5, they had 17 turnovers and lost by nine.

It is the key to the series, and Philly thrives off forcing and creating extra opportunities to score after them. Boston has to squeeze the orange if they want to move on.

Prediction

Celtics 95 - 76ers 93