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Monday, April 27, 2026
Payton Pritchard's competitive character shines as he flirts with Celtics history

After Payton Pritchard's career night, fueling the Celtics' 128-96 win over the 76ers, his teammates and head coach shared their perspective on his basketball journey and the competitive character...

Celtics' frustrating center problem working itself out for now at least

The Celtics don't seem any closer to answering their center questions, but maybe that's okay.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Celtics continue to assert dominance in way everyone should know by now

The Boston Celtics had a pretty disheartening loss in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they have since rebounded and taken a commanding 3-1 lead. Anyone who...

Why Tyrese Maxey hated how he played in the first half of Game 4 against the Celtics

Tyrese Maxey has been superb for the 76ers all season, but he was unhappy about his own performance against the Celtics in Game 4.

Celtics just showed fans exactly why they should start dreaming of a 19th NBA title

The poise the Celtics played with as the 76ers made their big push in the third quarter was remarkable.

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics to 3-1 lead over 76ers, grabs new NBA Playoffs feat

Coach Joe Mazzulla may have seen Payton Pritchard pop off for the Celtics but Jayson Tatum was also making NBA Playoffs history as they go up 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs.

Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers 128-96 to take 3-1 series lead

Jaylen Brown scored 20 points for the Celtics, who thumped the Sixers by 20-plus points for the second time in the series. The post Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat...

Payton Pritchard (32), Celtics shoot down Sixers, lead 3-1

Payton Pritchard scored a career-playoff-high 32 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a convincing 128-96 road vict

Celtics flatten 76ers to go up 3-1, Payton Pritchard gets new NBA Playoffs record

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put up big numbers against the 76ers but it was Payton Pritchard who got the Celtics to a 3-1 NBA Playoffs series lead.

Payton Pritchard finally gave Celtics missing element to be true title contenders

When the Celtics get this version of Pritchard, there's not much defenses can do.

Joel Embiid's return played out exactly how Celtics fans would've hoped

Joel Embiid's return to action in Game 4 helped the Celtics far more than the 76ers.

Pritchard pilots Celtics to 128-96 rout of Sixers, 3-1 series lead

Payton Pritchard’s 32 points led the Boston Celtics to a dominant 128-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night despite Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy. The win gives the...

Follow live: 76ers look to even series vs. Celtics in Game 4
Joe Mazzulla gives his take on Alex Cora’s firing by Red Sox

“One day you’re there, the next day you’re not. That’s how it goes.” The post Joe Mazzulla gives his take on Alex Cora’s firing by Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

Embiid back in lineup for Game 4 vs. Celtics

Joel Embiid is back in the lineup for the 76ers just two-and-a-half weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.

Baylor Scheierman's giving Celtics what they need while capable of more

As Joe Mazzulla highlighted a day after the Celtics' 108-100 Game 3 win over the Sixers, Baylor Scheierman's impact at both ends of the floor highlighted his winning ways. If he gets more minutes,...

76ers star Joel Embiid active for Game 4 vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid was active and in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series again

Embiid’s return sparks hope as 76ers face must-win Game 4 against Celtics
The 76ers got just a major Joel Embiid boost

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid will make his series debut in Game 4 against the 76ers, after previously being listed as doubtful. Embiid missed the first three games of the series as he continues to...

76ers receive encouraging Joel Embiid update ahead of Celtics playoff game

Joel Embiid is shooting before Game 4.

Rajon Rondo's ultimate wish could soon come true after latest report

Former Boston Celtics star guard Rajon Rondo could soon see one of his biggest wishes come true.

Bruins on brink of elimination after falling to Sabres 6-1 at TD Garden

The last time the Bruins allowed four goals in the first period of a playoff game, they were facing the Hartford Whalers in the first round of the 1991 postseason. The post Bruins on brink of...

Boston Celtics (2-1) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) Round 1 Game 4 4/26/26

Boston Celtics (2-1) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-2)Sunday, April 26, 20267:00 PM ETRound 1 Game #4  Road Game #2TV: Peacock/NBCRadio:  98.5 The Sports Hub, 97.5 The Fanatic, Sirius XMXfinity Mobile...

For Luka Garza, staying ready isn’t optional — it’s everything

PHILADELPHIA — At Celtics shootaround on Sunday, Luka Garza has ice on his knees, his usual post-workout regimen. In his head, he is prepared to play heavy minutes in Sunday’s Game 4 against...

Jordan Walsh's vital contribution should make Celtics play him more vs. 76ers

Jordan Walsh has mostly proved the Boston Celtics have been right to play him against the Philadelphia 76ers. In fact, one specific contribution he's been making should warrant more playing time.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/26/26

Globe Game 4: Celtics look to take a commanding series lead against the 76ers Knicks overwhelm Hawks to even first-round NBA Eastern Conference series ‘I knew it was a big shot’: Payton...

Jordan Walsh shares the balance he aims for to slow 76ers star Tyrese Maxey

Jordan Walsh cooling off a red-hot Tyrese Maxey helped swing the outcome of the Celtics' 108-100 win in Game 3s slugfest against the Sixers.

Live updates: Celtics, Sixers facing off in Philly for Game 4

What to KnowCoverage begins at 6 p.m. ET with Celtics Pregame Live on NBC Sports Boston.Celtics look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.Boston’s bench scored 35 points in Game 3.Joel Embiid...

76ers vs Celtics best prop picks: Trade Game 4 player props on Kalshi

See the best prop picks for 76ers vs Celtics Game 4 to trade on Kalshi prediction markets for the NBA Playoffs.

Is Joel Embiid playing in Game 4 tonight vs. Celtics? Game status for 76ers star

Embiid missed the first three games of the series due to appendectomy recovery.

Even in victory Timberwolves experience a sad fate Celtics know all too well

Celtics fans may have gotten some troubling deja vu and PTSD from watching Saturday night's Timberwolves game.

What channel is 76ers vs. Celtics on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 4 of NBA Playoffs series

It's a key swing game as Philadelphia looks to even the series at home and Boston tries to take a commanding lead back to the Garden. Here's all you need to know to watch.

Celtics' level-headed Derrick White stance captures what many are missing

After the Celtics regained control of their first-round rivalry clash vs. the 76ers with a 108-100 win, they expressed unwavering support for Derrick White.

There and Back Again: Notes from a 520-mile trek to cover playoff basketball

Between the roughly 520 miles of driving, and the two hours sitting on the upper deck press row of Xfinity Mobile Arena, around 95% of my Friday night was spent sitting down while the Celtics...

Hardware History—The Week in Green

Annually, the International Association of Structure Movers holds a convention with an awards banquet. Some awards are based purely on the numbers (e.g. “heaviest structure moved on rubber...

Ayo Dosunmu just showcased exactly why Celtics traded for the wrong Bull

The Celtics made a trade with the Bulls at the deadline, but it's becoming clear that they should have been targeting a different player.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Jayson Tatum's improvement bodes well for Celtics in Game 4 vs. 76ers

Jayson Tatum has only been back on the court for seven-plus weeks but the Boston Celtics star is making a stellar impact.,While putting last May's dev

Sixers Notes: Embiid, Oubre, Rebounding, Game 3 Loss

Joel Embiid remains doubtful for the Sixers‘ Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only story. Embiid hasn’t been able to play since...

Key contributor pops up on 76ers' injury report ahead of Game 4 vs. Celtics
Kyrie Irving could seek revenge on Celtics by joining East rival this summer

Even after leaving the Boston Celtics seven years ago, Kyrie Irving has popped up multiple times as a playoff opponent from them. Irving may very well hit the market again this summer, and if he...

76ers giving Celtics hell for key reason no one's talking about

The Boston Celtics reclaimed their series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers last night, but they had to grind out their win. This isn't the first game the Sixers have given the Celtics some good...

Celtics, 76ers Game 4 injury reports: who’s in, who’s out

PHILADELPHIA — The Celtics will be at full strength when they face off against the 76ers in Game 4 on Sunday night in Philadelphia. The team shared a completely clean injury report, even though it...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/25/26

Herald Celtics notebook: Payton Pritchard’s ‘grenade’; fouls limiting C’s starter How slumping Derrick White delivered winning play for Celtics in Game 3 Jayson Tatum clinches gritty Celtics win...

Jrue Holiday keeps making Celtics fans wonder 'what could have been?’

Most Celtics fans understood the logic behind the Jrue Holiday trade, but boy, would it be nice to have him in green right now.

Celtics won't win title without major shift from what we've seen in 3 playoff games

The Celtics may be able to survive the 76ers this way, but they'll need a major shift to compete with the elite teams they'll face down the road.

In a larger role in Game 3, Nikola Vučević stepped up

Starting and finishing the second half to reach the 30-minute mark for the first time as a Celtic, the 35-year-old Nikola Vučević found himself in unfamiliar territory. Vooch was part of a clutch...

Payton Pritchard’s massive Game 3 bucket came as no surprise

PHILADELPHIA — With just over a minute to play and the Celtics holding a two-point lead, it looked like Jayson Tatum was dribbling out the clock. Then, with less than 3 seconds left on the shot...

Celtics can't rely on simply winning the math battle to roll through the playoffs

The Celtics have made a living off of winning the 3-point battle on a nightly basis, but they can't turn into a one-trick pony if they want to win it all.

Basic and familiar conundrum is keeping Celtics fans up at night

Even after a gritty, playoff win, Celtics fans are left wondering about a question that has been frustrating fans for years.

Former Celtics big man's stellar playoffs forcing fans to wonder how he got away

Of all the Celtics big men who got away last summer, there's one who's proving his worth in the playoffs and making the Cs regret losing him.

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