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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2025/26

The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $36MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses...

The one stat that could decide Celtics vs. Sixers: can Boston avoid the clutch?

Close your eyes and think about the kid you always matched up against growing up. Little League, Pee Wee hoops, doesn’t matter. Just picture that little stinker and that matchup. Physical....

5 things to know about the Celtics’ first-round playoff opponent

It's Celtics-76ers once again in the playoffs. Get to know Philadelphia ahead of Sunday's matchup. The post 5 things to know about the Celtics’ first-round playoff opponent appeared first on...

4 things that are going to annoy Celtics fans beyond belief against the 76ers

The Celtics' opening round series against the 76ers could get... annoying.

The long, brutal playoff history of Celtics-76ers

The Boston Celtics are going to be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs this season after they beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 in the Play-In Tournament. This...

Philadelphia fans chant ‘We want Boston’ ahead of playoff series vs. Celtics

Game 1 between Boston and Philadelphia gets underway on Sunday at TD Garden. The post Philadelphia fans chant ‘We want Boston’ ahead of playoff series vs. Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

Celtics get reminded why they undoubtedly got the harder matchup after Play-In

Even though the Celtics traditionally beat the 76ers in the playoffs, Philly is going to bring more fight than the pathetic Orlando Magic.

Nikola Vucevic's career takes epic full-circle turn in Celtics-Sixers playoff series

The Boston Celtics will get another playoff rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers. This matchup is actually a little more personal for Nikola Vucevic than one would think because he technically...

2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as Warriors stay alive, 76ers advance to face Celtics

The 2026 NBA postseason field is down to 18 teams, and the first-round matchups will all be set by Friday night

Celtics primed to exploit convenient 76ers' weakness in first round series

Everyone knows the talent favors the Celtics in their first-round matchup with the 76ers, but so do the margins.

CelticsBlog predictions: Who’s under the most pressure this postseason?

Pressure usually feels obvious this time of year. You know who it’s on, you know what’s at stake, and you know exactly who’s going to hear about it if things go sideways. This Celtics team is a...

Tyrese Maxey sends message before Celtics-Sixers Round 1: ‘We ain’t backing down’

The Philadelphia 76ers survived the NBA play-in tournament with Wednesday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. Now, they’ll face their next — and far greater — challenge: the Boston Celtics. For...

It took one postseason game for Al Horford to make Celtics regret letting him walk

The Boston Celtics let Al Horford walk in free agency, but the veteran big man kept the Warriors' hopes alive with a monster fourth quarter.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sixers Clinch Playoff Spot, Will Face Celtics In First Round

The Sixers got 31 points from Tyrese Maxey on Wednesday as they claimed the seventh seed in the East with a 109-97 win over the Magic. Maxey broke open a tight game by scoring seven straight...

Celtics should be licking their chops for exploitable round 1 matchup with 76ers

With the current state of the 76ers, the Celtics should be able to exploit mismatches up and down the lineup in this first-round playoff series.

The Celtics have a first round playoff opponent and an official schedule

The Celtics will officially play the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 7th-seeded 76ers defeated the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic in a Play-In game on Wednesday night,...

Nikola Vucevic-Luka Garza debate is viewing things through wrong end of telescope

The Boston Celtics have unintentionally created a new debate as many have disagreed on who should get backup minutes between Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza. The twist here is that fans shouldn't...

Luka Garza playing it close to the vest about Celtics' looming playoff decision

Luka Garza is in a tense battle for backup center minutes in the playoffs, but he took the high road when asked about the situation.

Celtics vs. Sixers first-round playoff preview, odds and prediction

For the 24th time in NBA history and the sixth time this century, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will meet in the playoffs. The storied rivals will face off in the first round, marking...

What to know about the Magic ahead of potential 1st-Rd rematch vs. Celtics

The Orlando Magic entered this season with championship hopes, but now find themselves in danger of missing the playoffs.

Celtics repaid their favor in full to the Trail Blazers last night

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched their first playoff berth for the first time in five years last night. Jrue Holiday led the charge in their play-in victory, which is further evidence that the...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/15/26

Herald Why Jaylen Brown feels ‘a lot different’ entering these Celtics playoffs Celtics playoffs schedule: Dates, times for all first-round games Ranking five most important Celtics players for...

NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals

The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.

CelticsBlog predictions: How do the Celtics win it all?

The regular season is over, and the Celtics did that thing they’ve been doing for years: stacking wins, figuring things out on the fly, and somehow ending up right back in the mix heading into the...

Jaylen Brown shares what he is grateful for as Celtics start postseason journey

A healthy Jaylen Brown is ready to showcase the growth that came with a year spent demonstrating what he could do while shouldering more responsibility for the Celtics.

45 Hours, TD Garden, and the Time of My Life

Thanks to CelticsBlog, I had the pleasure of covering the final two games of the Boston Celtics’ regular season as credentialed media, making the journey from Tasmania, Australia. I won’t bore you...

Meet the person behind the Celtics’ most emotional photos

If you flip through Jayson Tatum’s Instagram stories, you’ll notice that he routinely reposts photos from the Instagram page @eyeofbri. For most of the season, the Celtics star shared pictures of...

Who wants Boston? A Look at the Celtics’ Round 1 Options

The luxury of securing the 2-seed is a comfy view from the top. While the Boston Celtics spent the final weeks of the regular season fine-tuning rotations and monitoring their health, the lower...

Targeting ex-Lakers champion a perfect way to maximize Anfernee Simons TPE

Brad Stevens has a habit of making the most out of the trade exceptions at his disposal. At the trade deadline, he created yet another big one when he traded Anfernee Simons. If Stevens plans to...

Celtics' fingerprints all over both instant classic play-in game victories

The Celtics didn't play on Tuesday night, but their fingerprints were all over the two incredible play-in games, specifically on the winning sides.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Hornets narrowly avoided a painfully familiar fate Celtics fans know all too well

Celtics fans felt like they were having flashbacks watching the Hornets nearly lose in a devastating fashion that was all too recognizable.

Celtics may be final straw for inevitable divorce of conference rival

One extremely underwhelming Eastern Conference team appears to be heading for a breakup, and the Celtics are playing a huge role.

The Celtics' biggest ally has never been clearer with playoffs approaching

Indiana Pacers fans have made it clear that they're fully backing the Celtics in the 2026 playoffs.

Anthony Davis trade finally a possibility for Celtics but it no longer makes sense

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards may not see eye to eye, which could open the door for another trade. The Boston Celtics would have been interested seven years ago, but now, they should...

Neemias Queta shares mature perspective on Most Improved Player candidacy

While there is no defined criterion for it, Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta exemplifies one way voters may view who deserves the Most Improved Player of the Year Award.

LeBron's hopes for Celtics-Lakers finals harken back to sad reality

LeBron James is right that it would have been cool to see another finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers with him. In fact, it's kind of hard to believe it never happened...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/14/26

Herald Celtics playoff matchup: Breaking down Boston’s two potential first-round foes Globe The Celtics begin the playoffs on Sunday. If you’re just tuning in, let us catch you up. CelticsBlog...

Pelicans' GM's latest outlandish statement will have Celtics fans cracking up

Pelicans GM Joe Dumars really just tried to act like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown haven't been winning since the beginning.

LeBron's storybook Celtics wish will obviously never be granted

LeBron James said he'd love the Lakers to play the Celtics in the NBA Finals this year.

Celtics fans just gave the team an unexpected and unforgettable moment

The TD Garden faithful gave those in uniform an experience they'll cherish. The Cs channeled that energy into a win that could pay dividends in the playoffs.

Bill Simmons gives perfect take on Tatum vs. Brown debate on behalf of Celtics Nation

Leave it to Bill Simmons to poetically stumble into a perfect description of the dynamic of the Celtics' franchise.

Sixers or Magic: Who should Celtics covet in Round 1 of the playoffs?

Which teams should the Boston Celtics desire to emerge as the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference: the Orlando Magic or the Philadelphia 76ers? The simple answer: If you’re a team with legitimate...

Inside the offseason conversation that changed my view of the Celtics: ‘We are still that team’

On a sunny August afternoon, I sat down with Payton Pritchard to discuss the reality that the upcoming Celtics season was being widely deemed a Gap Year. He laughed. “There’s only one mindset,...

Unbelievable advanced stat shows next level genius of Brad Stevens

This stat really captures just how far ahead Brad Stevens and the Celtics' front office are of the field.

Monday, April 13, 2026
Magic Notes: Sunday’s Loss, Banchero, F. Wagner, Bane

Head coach Jamahl Mosley has bemoaned the Magic lacking a sense of urgency throughout the season, and it was a talking point again after Sunday’s loss in Boston, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando...

Celtics among NBA's biggest winners from whirlwind final day of regular season

It didn't seem like much was at stake for the Celtics on Sunday night, but they came out of the final day of the regular season as massive winners.

Baylor Scheierman & Ron Harper Jr. showed Celtics everything they needed to see

The Boston Celtics had no reason to take their regular season finale against the Orlando Magic seriously. But their second and third-stringers did, getting them a win. Above all else, the win...

Celtics have many reasons to want to play the 76ers in round one of the playoffs

The Celtics will face either the 76ers or Magic in round one of the playoffs, and here's why they should hope to see Philadelphia.

Polarizing former Celtic may be sent packing (and Boston should bring him back)

The Boston Celtics should at least explore a reunion with a former player if they ultimately move on from their current team.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/13/26

Herald Celtics playoff matchup: Breaking down Boston’s two potential first-round foes Celtics playoffs schedule: Date, time announced for Game 1 at TD Garden Celtics sit everyone, still beat Magic...

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