The NBA Playoffs continue tonight, Tuesday, April 21, with a pair of highly anticipated Game 2 matchups. The Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs both look to defend their home courts and secure commanding 2-0 series leads, while the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers fight to steal a road win before heading home. For bettors, Fanatics Sportsbook is sweetening the action with its unique "Up to $1,000 in FanCash Matched Bets" welcome offer.

 

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

 

7:00 p.m. ET | TD Garden | Celtics lead 1-0

Boston entered the postseason as a massive favorite in the East, and Game 1 did nothing to change that narrative. The No. 2-seeded Celtics used their elite perimeter defense and deep rotation to stifle the 76ers, taking the series opener with ease. Philadelphia now faces the daunting task of generating consistent offense in one of the NBA's loudest arenas, needing a major strategic adjustment to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole.

Oddsmakers are backing another dominant showing from the home team. Boston is favored by double digits, reflecting the gap in depth and Game 1's lopsided result.

• Spread: Celtics -13.5 (-110) | 76ers +13.5 (-110)

• Moneyline: Celtics -850 | 76ers +650

• Total: 216.5 (-110)

Betting Angle: Laying 13.5 points in a playoff game is historically risky, but Boston's ability to suffocate Philadelphia's half-court offense makes the Celtics a strong play to cover. Alternatively, the Under 216.5 is appealing if you expect the 76ers to struggle offensively against Boston's switching defense.

 

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs

 

Frost Bank Center | Spurs lead 1-0

In the Western Conference, Victor Wembanyama’s highly anticipated playoff debut was a resounding success. The No. 2-seeded Spurs controlled Game 1 against Portland, using their overwhelming size and youthful energy to protect their home floor. The No. 7-seeded Trail Blazers, fresh off a grueling Play-In tournament run, struggled to find answers at the rim and now must rely on perimeter shooting to keep Game 2 competitive.

San Antonio is heavily favored to sweep their opening home stand before the series heads to the Pacific Northwest.

• Spread: Spurs -11.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +11.5 (-115)

• Moneyline: Spurs -650 | Trail Blazers +475

• Total: 220.5 (-110)

Betting Angle: While Wembanyama's rim protection makes scoring inside difficult for Portland, the Trail Blazers +11.5 offers value if their guards can get hot from three-point range and keep the margin respectable in the fourth quarter.

 

How to Claim the Fanatics $1,000 FanCash Match

 

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