Joel Embiid ahead of tonight's 76ers matchup vs Celtics: 'we're not worried about Boston or Milwaukee'

The Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to do battle tonight for the third time this season.

Celtics 101 - Sixers 98: Al Horford's game-winner pushes C's to one win away from ECF [BOS leads series, 3-0]

PHILADELPHIA -- It was an instant classic -- a defining moment for the young Celtics in their fourth consecutive win of the postseason -- which pushes them to one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals.

Boston topped the Sixers 101-98 in Game 3 on Saturday, Philadelphia is now on the brink of elimination.

Pressure is on Sixers coach Brett Brown heading into Game 3

Facing a 2-0 lead in their best-of-7 series against the Celtics, the pressure is mounting on Sixers head coach Brett Brown to find a way to slow down Boston's blistering offense before Game 3 in Philadelphia.

Celtics 108 - Sixers 103: C's make monumental comeback, knock off Philly [BOS leads series, 2-0]

In another improbable win, the Celtics erased a 22-point deficit on their way to a 108-103 win over the Sixers and grabbed a 2-0 lead in their best-of-7 series.

5 Keys for a Celtics win in Game 2 against the Sixers

For a team that has won 20 of their last 22 games, the Sixers will head into Game 2 with a much different approach Thursday when they look to even the best-of-7 series against the Celtics.

It's going to take another valiant effort from the C's in order for them to win two straight, here are five keys for them to secure a Game 2 victory:

Jaylen Brown (hamstring) doubtful for Game 2 against the 76ers

Jaylen Brown's return for Game 2 doesn't look promising.

Celtics 117 - Sixers 101: Al Horford, Terry Rozier, Jayson Tatum dominate Philly in Game 1 [BOS leads series, 1-0]

With another member of their starting lineup sidelined for Game 1, the Celtics delivered an emphatic statement to the Sixers Monday night at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown (hamstring) fighting to play in Game 1, Brad Stevens says it's unlikely

Jaylen Brown is doing everything in his power to play in Game 1 against the Sixers, but the probability of that happening is not looking good for the second-year guard.

76ers 113 – Celtics 108: C's come up short in Philly

Philadelphia - The Celtics were on a two-game winning streak coming into the Wells Fargo Center last night. The Sixers not only won just their 18-game, but also won the season series by beating Boston, 113-108.

Michael Carter-Williams led the home team with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Tony Wroten scored 20 points to give their home crowd a special treat for the last time in their rebuilding year.

Thaddeus Young added 15 points and Henry Sims chipped in win 13 points in the win.