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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series at 1-1

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points. Jayson Tatum added 19 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. The post 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series at 1-1 appeared first on...

Shorthanded 76ers, Tyrese Maxey maul Celtics to even up NBA Playoffs series

Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe exploded against the Celtics to get the 76ers their first NBA Playoffs win.

Celtics drop Game 2, homecourt advantage to 76ers, 97-111

After an impressive 32-point win in game one on Sunday, Boston would face a more stout Philadelphia opponent in Game 2. The 76ers came out to play in game 2, ratcheting up the defensive intensity...

Jaylen Brown puts center Adem Bona on poster and gets T'd up

The Celtics forward attacks the basket with force and is assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Derrick White's NBA award finish sends Celtics guard a concerning message

Derrick White's finish in the voting for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award sparks concern about him receiving an accolade he has earned.

Sixers need more from Tyrese Maxey to compete with Celtics

“He’s got to be more aggressive and take more shots.” The post Sixers need more from Tyrese Maxey to compete with Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

Follow live: Celtics host 76ers in Game 2
​Al Horford offers deeper explanation on cryptic comments about Celtics departure

"I knew it was time for me to move on." The post ​Al Horford offers deeper explanation on cryptic comments about Celtics departure appeared first on Boston.com.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/21/26

Herald How Al Horford explained cryptic comments on Celtics departure Joe Mazzulla, Coach of the Year finalist, pitches idea for new award Globe Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 against Celtics Joe...

Trade Celtics vs. 76ers Game 2 props on prediction markets

See the best Celtics vs 76ers Game 2 prop picks on prediction markets for the NBA Playoffs.

Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) Round1 Game 2 4/21/26

Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0)Tuesday, April 21, 20267:00 PM ETFirst Round Game #2 Home Game #2TV: Peacock/NBCSNRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD Garden The...

Al Horford's third round with Celtics might be on the table this summer

Al Horford's first season with the Golden State Warriors ended earlier than he likely would have hoped. He has a decision to make this summer with this player option, and from the sounds of...

Joe Mazzulla gets candid about his distaste for an honor he'll likely receive

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacted to being named a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year.

Miraculous regular-season finale keeps paying massive dividends for Celtics

Over a week has gone by, but the glow from the Celtics' improbable regular-season finale win over the Magic hasn't worn off at all.

Live updates: Celtics, Sixers facing off for Game 2 at TD Garden

What to KnowCoverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston with Celtics Pregame Live.C’s 32-point Game 1 win was largest margin of victory for a playoff opener in franchise history.Jaylen Brown...

Mazzulla may not respect 76ers enough to give Celtics fans the answers they crave

Celtics fans have been waiting until the playoffs for some answers, but Joe Mazzulla may have us waiting at least another round.

Jayson Tatum's real height is a years-long dispute between 6-8, 6-9 and 6-10

This has been an ongoing oddity.

Joel Embiid headlines 76ers injury report for Game 2 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers may be without star center Joel Embiid in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for 76ers vs. Celtics, Trail Blazers vs. Spurs, Rockets vs. Lakers

Philly, Portland and Houston are looking to even up their respective series on Tuesday

Tatum’s defense holding up under pressure

The Philadelphia 76ers targeted Jayson Tatum early and often in Game 1 — and may have revealed that one of Boston’s old strengths is still available for another title run. Now, it’s no secret that...

Sixers have no chance against Celtics if they don't change math game in a hurry

Aside from the obvious talent gap, the Sixers were outdone by a massive math problem in Game One that they simply must fix.

Celtics, 76ers injury reports: who’s in, who’s out for Game 2

The Celtics host the 76ers on Tuesday night for Game 2, two days after a 32-point Game 1 demolition. And, they’ll mostly be at full strength: only Ron Harper Jr. is on the injury report. He’s...

Joe Mazzulla’s rejection of Coach of the Year is not what you think

In a pregame press conference in Atlanta in late, Joe Mazzulla said he never wanted to be asked about the Coach of the Year award again.  “I don’t need it,” Mazzulla said. “I think it’s a stupid...

Is Joel Embiid playing in Game 2 tonight vs. Celtics? Final status for 76ers star

Philadelphia's star center is on the mend after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.

I’m a Sixers fan stuck in a Celtics writer’s body, and I’m never going back

GAH! Where am I? Whose laptop is this? CelticsBlog? “Grant Burfeind, Staff Writer?” That can’t be right. The last thing I remember I was Googling whether my appendix would be compatible with Joel...

Parquet Plays: Spain and spacing in Game 1

The Celtics’ Game 1 blowout was surgical. Limiting their turnovers to eight and Philly to 4-of-23 from behind the arc certainly helped, but offensively, Boston stuck to their core offensive...

What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series

The Celtics look to take a 2-0 lead to Philadelphia with a win Tuesday night. Here's where and when to watch.

Monday, April 20, 2026
Knicks just got a taste of what last year was like for the Celtics

The New York Knicks blew it in Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Losing it in the way in which they did is music to the Boston Celtics ears, because this is exactly...

Final price of Nikola Vucevic trade now official for Celtics after draft tiebreak

The Celtics finally found out exactly what they gave up to the Bulls in the Anfernee Simons / Nikola Vucevic trade deadline deal.

Former Celtics center makes a jarring statement about his free agency

Wherever former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis signs, that franchise won't have to worry about his ability to benefit them at both ends of the floor. The question will be how often he's...

Joel Embiid update the only sliver of hope for 76ers after game 1 disaster in Boston

The 76ers need a positive injury update on Joel Embiid if they want any chance of making this series with the Celtics competitive, and what they got qualifies.

Celtics seek repeat of dominant opener in Game 2 vs. Sixers

The Boston Celtics will strive to build on a dominant playoff-opening rout of Philadelphia when they host the 76ers for Game 2 on Tuesday.,The Celtics

Payton Pritchard sheds light on Celtics' secret weapon in these playoffs

Payton Pritchard shared insight as to how the Celtics' stay-ready crew should approach this playoff run.

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla names unexpected NBA Playoffs-winning Jayson Tatum change

After the win over the 76ers, Jayson Tatum made one change in his game that Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla noticed and it might take them atop the NBA Playoffs.

Victor Wembanyama Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link). He’s the youngest player in league...

Joel Embiid enters new phase of recovery process, but will miss Game 2 against Celtics

Embiid has begun the strength and conditioning part of his process, but will not play Tuesday night at TD Garden. The post Joel Embiid enters new phase of recovery process, but will miss Game 2...

How Joe Mazzulla, Celtics' decision led to Jayson Tatum returning before NBA Playoffs

After the Celtics' NBA Playoffs win over the 76ers, Jayson Tatum unveiled how a Coach Joe Mazzulla decision got him ready to play after his Achilles injury.

Joe Mazzulla playing Nikola Vucevic isn't as controversial as Celtics fans think

Because of how strongly Luka Garza won over the Boston Celtics fanbase, many still take issue with Nikola Vucevic getting the nod over him as their backup center. On close inspection, it's...

Joe Mazzulla on being a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year: ‘I haven’t made one basket all year’

“I would like that to be changed to staff or organization [of the year], for sure,” Mazzulla said. “I think those things are important." The post Joe Mazzulla on being a finalist for NBA Coach of...

Sixers Notes: Embiid, Backcourt, Oubre, Game 2 Tweaks

The Sixers were missing Joel Embiid in their Game 1 loss to the Celtics, but he is working to get back on the floor after a bout of appendicitis that required surgery earlier in the month, Adam...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/20/26

Herald Joe Mazzulla, Coach of the Year finalist, pitches idea for new award 76ers star: Game 1 blowout didn’t feel like playoff game for Celtics Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla among finalists for ‘stupid’...

Dreaded 2nd apron has surprisingly been a massive boon for the Celtics

The 2nd apron was supposed to ruin the Celtics and cause a rebuild, but instead, they've pivoted and turned it into. yet another advantage for them.

Sam Hauser opens up about journey from undrafted to first playoff start

After the Celtics' 123-91 win in Game 1 against the Sixers, Sam Hauser reflected on his journey and what the former undrafted free agent is most proud of about the path to his first playoff start.

Paul Pierce roasts 76ers, questions whether series is worth his time

"When I saw Sixers-Celtics I was like - I usually go to the Celtics' first round, but I really didn't want to waste that trip because I know." The post Paul Pierce roasts 76ers, questions whether...

Forgotten aspect of Celtics' dominant Game 1 win should have fans feeling excited

None of the Celtics starters played more than 33 minutes in Sunday's Game 1 win over the 76ers.

How Boston took the wind out of Tyrese Maxey in Game 1

Tyrese Maxey is like the wind. He gets up to dangerous speeds, and can make you feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, Boston brought their windbreaker, and inside TD Garden there wasn’t even a breeze....

The Sixers picked the wrong coverage

Going into the series against the Sixers, the Celtics had to wait to see which coverage Nick Nurse would pick on ball-screen actions. As most modern basketball plays start with a screen for the...

Perceived weakness already proving to be huge strength for Jayson Tatum and Celtics

It was fair to temper expectations for Jayson Tatum, but he keeps defying the odds and soaring over every hurdle that comes his way.

Celtics gave Sixers no hope in Game One and must continue that trend

The Celtics destroyed the 76ers in Game One, and the bad news for Philly is that things can get a lot worse.

Celtics' playoff rotation is no clearer after game one demolition

Those expecting clarity on the Celtics' playoff rotation will have to wait at least one more game after a complete drubbing of the 76ers on Sunday.

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