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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.

The most vital element in a deep Celtics run is right in front of our faces

In order for the Celtics to make a deep playoff run, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White are going to have to play better than they have through the first two games against the 76ers.

Joe Mazzulla still keeping Tatum trick up his sleeve in playoffs, at least for now

The Celtics have an ace in the hole when it comes to Jayson Tatum, but Joe Mazzulla has been reluctant to make the move thus far.

Center position remains biggest point of uncertainty for Celtics playoff run

The Celtics have done incredible work at the center position on a budget this season, but there are still questions that need to be answered in the playoffs.

Bold Joe Mazzulla decision hurt Celtics in Game 2 but didn't define it

Many Celtics fans are upset about the Celtics' decision to play drop defense against the 76ers in Game 2. Here's why it was fine.

Jayson Tatum problem that everyone ignored is exactly why Celtics were upset by 76ers

Maybe it's time to take note here.

Salt in the wounds for Celtics fans as former players dominate NBA playoffs

As if losing to the Sixers at home wasn't bad enough, everywhere Celtics fans looked, they saw former players putting on a show for other teams.

10 takeaways from the Celtics losing control in Game 2

#1 – A great start The first minutes of Game 2 looked a lot like Game 1, as the Celtics exposed the Sixers’ defense with smart ball movement and a fierce offense. As always, they targeted the...

Celtics' ugly Game 2 loss followed familiar script that can't happen again

The Celtics have the best duo in the NBA, but outside of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, they need some guys to step it up.

Anfernee Simons' absence looms embarrassingly large in Celtics loss

The Boston Celtics' offense went cold in their Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It's happened from time to time, but someone like Anfernee Simons could have fixed that.

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum share common message after Game 2 loss to 76ers

BOSTON — For many Celtics fans, Tuesday’s Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers might feel like a catatrasophe. But for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, it’s part of the difficult journey that is...

Celtics aren't panicking after frustrating Game 2 and fans shouldn't either

There was no sense of worry from the Celtics after their tough 111-97 loss to the 76ers in Tuesday's Game 2.

Keys to a bounce-back: Five areas of focus for Celtics entering Game 3

The Curse of Game 2 continues to haunt the Celtics. Boston fell to 3-5 in its last eight home Game 2 playoff tilts after falling to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The positive spin:...

Joe Mazzulla saw it coming before Game 2. Now Celtics-Sixers is a series

BOSTON — Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knew the Sixers were destined to turn things around as soon as Game 2 got underway at TD Garden on Tuesday night. He called it before the opening tip....

Marcus Smart fills Celtics with regret after delivering playoff win to bitter rival

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing playoff loss that was made even worse by having to watch Marcus Smart go off for the rival Lakers.

Celtics know what's needed to atone for defensive betrayal in Game 2 debacle

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the veteran group that leads the Celtics have too much postseason experience to ride the roller coaster some will board after Tuesday's 111-97 Game 2 loss to the...

VJ Edgecombe, 76ers get hot, steal Game 2 against ice-cold Celtics: 7 takeaways

Jaylen Brown mentioned Edgecombe by name three times unprompted as he explained what went wrong for the Celtics. The post VJ Edgecombe, 76ers get hot, steal Game 2 against ice-cold Celtics: 7...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla diagnose top problem that led to Game 2 loss vs. 76ers

Coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum both knew why the Celtics lost in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series against the 76ers.

NBA playoff winners and losers: VJ Edgecombe keys 76ers' upset over Celtics, Spurs stunned after Wemby injury

After Wemby's concussion, Scoot Henderson was instrumental in the Blazers' Game 2 upset over the Spurs

Celtics Game 2 loss is not that surprising given their history

The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. An all-around underwhelming performance from them, but if anyone knows their recent history, it's actually not that big of a surprise.

Edgecombe, Maxey star as 76ers tie series vs. C's

VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday...

Celtics must face dissappointing reality after let down Game 2 loss

Things are going to be more difficult than the Celtics would've liked after they dropped a frustrating Game 2.

76ers' V. J. Edgecombe breaks Tim Duncan, Magic Johnson NBA Playoffs records vs. Celtics

V. J. Edgecombe proved that the 76ers do not need Joel Embiid in the NBA Playoffs as his historic performance vs. the Celtics gets on an exclusive Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson record.

Edgecombe, Maxey power Philadelphia 76ers past Boston Celtics to even playoff series
VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey propel Sixers past Celtics to even series

VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey combined to make 11 3-pointers and score 59 total points as the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back to even their Eastern Co

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...

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