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Friday, April 24, 2026
Sixers don't get the Joel Embiid update they need ahead of Game 3 with Celtics

The Joel Embiid injury update ahead of Game 3 of the 76ers with the Celtics was not the one that Philly fans were hoping for.

Derrick White savors Philly fans' trash talk and the challenge that awaits

Before Game 3 against the Sixers, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard discussed what it is about these pressure-packed moments that the Celtics relish.

Hawks reaping rewards from Kristaps Porzingis lesson Celtics learned too late

The Atlanta Hawks have gained control of their series against the New York Knicks, and they've done this in part because they did something the Boston Celtics should have done before they learned...

Celtics fans likely to be disappointed if hoping to see major changes in Game 3

If Celtics fans are hoping to see major adjustments in Friday night's Game 3, they are likely going to be in for a letdown.

Boston Celtics (1-1) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-1) Round 1 Game 3 4/24/26

Boston Celtics (1-1) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-1)Friday, April 24, 20267:00 PM ETRound 1 Game #3  Road Game #1TV: Prime VideoRadio:  98.5 The Sports Hub, 97.5 The Fanatic, Sirius XMXfinity Mobile...

How the math of the three point line favors a Celtics bounce back in Game 3

The Celtics live and die by the three-point line, and they need to remember that.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/24/26

Herald Celtics not yet concerned about potential Joel Embiid return Celtics received Philly welcome ahead of Game 3 vs. 76ers Globe His mom wanted him to finish college while his dad eyed the NBA...

NBA predictions: Friday playoff picks as Lakers, Celtics look for road wins

Friday night brings a trio of Game 3s: 76ers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Lakers and Blazers vs. Spurs

Payton Pritchard relishes Celtics' latest test of character in Game 3 vs. 76ers

Knowing how to navigate the emotional tightrope teams walk in the playoffs turned the Celtics into champions. It's why one can trust that they will be ready to meet the moment on Friday night in a...

Celtics’ death lineup demands far more action in 76ers matchup

This may not be the 2018 Warriors, but the Celtics have their own version of the vaunted "death lineup" that needs to be unleashed.

76ers-Celtics picks for Game 3: Kalshi prediction markets for NBA Playoffs

Get in with all the best 76ers-Celtics picks for Game 3 to trade on Kalshi prediction markets for the NBA Playoffs.

Live updates: Celtics look to bounce back vs. Sixers in Game 3

What to KnowCoverage begins on NBC Sports Boston at 6 p.m. ET with Celtics Pregame Live.Celtics blew a 13-point lead in 111-97 Game 2 loss.Philly shot 19-of-39 from 3-point range in Game 2.Sixers...

Derrick White just might be the NBA’s most well-liked player

PHILADELPHIA — Derrick White started getting ‘congratulations’ texts on Thursday afternoon. At first, he didn’t know what for. Then, he realized he had won the NBA’s annual Sportsmanship Award,...

Joe Mazzulla can't be afraid to trust Baylor Scheierman when the chips are down

Baylor Scheierman has proven all season long that he's worthy of a bigger role, and now is no time for the coaching staff to lose trust.

Joel Embiid headlines 76ers injury report for Game 3 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers may be without Joel Embiid in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Payton Pritchard's offense can't just be a luxury for Celtics anymore

Scoring from Payton Pritchard has felt like an added bonus for the Celtics in recent years, but that's no longer the case in these playoffs.

Is Joel Embiid playing in Game 3 tonight vs. Celtics? Game status for 76ers star
Derrick White wins Sportsmanship Award (Feed post of the day)

Call this a make-up for the fact that we didn’t run a full story on this news item yesterday (no disrespect due to Derrick, who is perfect in every way – it just got lost in the shuffle). I mean,...

‘All of those things mattered': Inside Neemias Queta's breakout with Celtics

Neemias Queta’s NBA future was murky at best when the Sacramento Kings cut him in September of 2023. The Boston Celtics, despite an overstocked frontcourt that would soon deliver the franchise’s...

LeBron James makes Marcus Smart observation Celtics fans have known for a decade

Marcus Smart delivered one of his best playoff games in the Lakers' 101-94 win over the Rockets to help Los Angeles gain a 2-0 series lead over Houston.

Celtics can't lose sight of what matters most on defense after Game 2 loss

The Celtics need to execute better on defense than they did in Game 2 against the Sixers. However, their strategy is the right approach to winning this first-round rivalry clash.

What channel is 76ers vs. Celtics on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series

Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch Game 3 as the series moves to Philadelphia.

A prayer for rain

In Native American culture, the buffalo can represent self-sacrifice, resilience through tough times, a connection to the elements, and a promise of abundance. For Derrick White, the Celtics’...

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga finally starting to beat the Jeff Green allegations

Jeff Green was one of the most frustrating players to ever play for the Boston Celtics because of the little results they got from him despite his talent. Jonathan Kuminga once showed shades of...

Record-breaking season outlines why Celtics need more from Neemias Queta in playoffs

It was a record-breaking season for Neemias Queta in Boston, which is all the more reason why he needs to step up against a weak 76ers front line.

76ers upgrade Embiid to doubtful going into G3

Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.

Plot thickens as Sixers don't list Joel Embiid out for Game 3 against Celtics

The 76ers have released an injury report for Game 3, and it should certainly raise some eyebrows around the Boston area.

76ers, Celtics enter Game 3 all square; Philly 'hopeful' Joel Embiid returns

Welcome to the playoffs.,After the Boston Celtics dropped Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, those four succinct words from Jaylen Brown summarize

Joel Embiid health situation more reason why Celtics can't mess around with 76ers

The latest Joel Embiid medical update is further evidence that the Celtics must wrap up this series as quickly as possible.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/23/26

Globe TD Garden unveils $100M revamp of premium suites Complete with a bear visit and one wrong turn, Celtics owner Bill Chisholm talks about hiking the Appalachian Trail Celtics need to take a...

Celtics guard's latest honor shouldn't be his only one this season

Derrick White was named the winner of the NBA's Sportsmanship award on Thursday. Hopefully, he'll be named to one of the All-Defensive teams in the coming weeks, too.

Boston Celtics star wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

This is the second straight year that a Celtics player has won the award.

Review and setlist: Demi Lovato brought her new era of music to TD Garden

Demi Lovato brought her It’s Not That Deep tour to TD Garden Wednesday, but the loudest moments belonged to the songs fans have been belting for years. The post Review and setlist: Demi Lovato...

Celtics' White wins NBA's Sportsmanship Award

Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the NBA's Sportsmanship Award winner for this season, as selected by his fellow players across the league.

Eastern Notes: Bulls, Lloyd, Mazzulla, Tatum, More

Among the known candidates for the Bulls‘ open head of basketball operations job, Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd is the “obvious frontrunner,” reports Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune...

Reunion with former fan-favorite is starting to make a lot of sense for the Celtics

The Celtics would be smart to consider using their non-taxpayer MLE to bring back Robert Williams III as a backup center option this summer.

Celtics G Derrick White wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was named the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.,White, 31, receives the Joe Dumars Trophy, named

TD Garden unveils $100M revamp of premium suites

Construction of the 83 suites will begin this summer, adding high-end furnishes and an upgraded culinary program. The post TD Garden unveils $100M revamp of premium suites appeared first on...

Celtics’ Derrick White Wins 2025/26 Sportsmanship Award

Celtics guard Derrick White has won the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has claimed...

How concerned should we be about Derrick White’s shooting? (Feed post of the day)

We’re trying something different on the blog. We’re going to highlight posts on The Feed that we think are worth calling out. Sometimes that will mean that they are well thought out. Sometimes it...

The Celtics have a Game 2 problem

It’s impossible not to think back to the unprecedented shooting bombardment Boston endured in a Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs, which will have happened...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Celtics fall victim to statistical anomaly in Game 2 loss to Sixers

Looking ahead in this first-round rivalry clash, the Celtics' frigid shooting in their 111-97 loss to the 76ers comes with a side of optimism.

Celtics searching for a delicate balance to regain series control vs. 76ers

A day after a 111-97 loss to the Sixers, the Celtics discussed striking a balance between staying even-keeled and playing with the intensity required to win in the playoffs.

Celtics could chase perfect Al Horford replacement this summer

The Boston Celtics may get their chance to reunite with Al Horford this summer, but if they have the chance to get an NBA big who plays a similar game to Horford's (in his second tenure in...

Celtics got a taste of what 76ers went through eight years ago

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off an impressive victory against the Boston Celtics last night. Part of it was they used something that the Celtics used against them in a prior playoff series in 2018.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/22/26

Herald Four Celtics takeaways as tied-up 76ers series shifts to Philadelphia 76ers punch back in Game 2, beat poor-shooting Celtics to even series After missing 2024 title, newest Celtic ‘blessed’...

Celtics playoff schedule update will take some of the sting off of Game 2 loss

The Celtics have been gifted yet another 7 p.m. EDT tip-off with the recent scheduling of Game 5 of this opening series vs. the Sixers.

The Celtics lost Game 2 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, they figured out why.

BOSTON — Neemias Queta just wanted to watch film. Moments after the Celtics’ painful 111-97 loss to the 76ers, the Portuguese center stood in the Celtics locker room surrounded by reporters,...

Why the Celtics' Game 2 loss to the Sixers is actually not a bad thing

While the Celtics went from winning by 32 in Game 1 to losing by 14 in Game 2, this actually helps them in the long run.

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