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2012 NBA Playoffs, Celtics Vs. 76ers Game 2: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

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BOSTON MA - JANUARY 17: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics does his pregame scream to the crowd before the opening tipoff against the Orlando Magic on January 17 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston Massachusetts. Garnett missed several weeks due to a knee injury. 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Celtics look to take full control of the series with a win against the upstart 76ers on Monday night in Boston.

The Boston Celtics will look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at TD Garden in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

While it wasn't pretty for most of the night, Boston dug deep and was able to squeak out a 92-91 victory in Game One, largely in part to Kevin Garnett's 29 points and 11 rebounds and Rajon Rondo's triple-double.

The Celtics turned what was a 10-point deficit early in the fourth quarter into a six-point advantage late with a 23-7 run. Nobody turns up the heat better on a team than Boston when it's crunch time.

After beating Chicago in six games, Philadelphia won't be an easy out. Granted the Bulls had some huge injury issues, but Doug Collins has his team believing in a defense-first mentality that has served them well throughout the season.

However, the Celtics are the heavy favorites and for good reason. They displayed their experience and poise on Saturday, and will look to play even better on Monday.

If the Sixers want any chance in this series, winning Game Two is an absolute must. Regardless of going home, a 2-0 hole would be just about impossible to climb out of.

TV: TNT

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

For more on the Celtics, please be sure to visit Celtics Blog and SB Nation Boston for all the latest news and updates.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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