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Payton Pritchard Explains Buzzer-Beating Dagger in Game 3: 'I Like Grenades'

The Philadelphia 76ers were playing some of their best defense of the night. Down just two to the Boston Celtics with 95 second left in the game, they got Jayson Tatum to pass out of drive, Nikola Vucevic to swing to Jaylen Brown because he didn’t have an opening to shoot, and Brown to not even try a drive on Paul George.

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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, 2026 7:00 PM ET Round 1 Game #4 Road Game #2 TV: Peacock/NBC Radio: 98.5 The Sports

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / April 26

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 76ers, just as he did in the Celtics’ final regular season game, when he exploded for 27 points in a season-high 38 minutes of action.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 26

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

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Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / April 25

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 devastating ruptured right Achilles tendon further in the rearview mirror, Tatum's comeback story is reading superbly.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

Everything Jaylen Brown Said After Boston Celtics Game 3 Win over Philadelphia 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points on 9-16 shooting and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line to help power the Boston Celtics 108-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their opening-round series.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 25

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 appeared that Jaylen Brown and Derrick White both got banged up in Friday’s Game 3 Celtics win.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

Derrick White and Joe Mazzulla Both Proved Each Other Right in the Celtics Game 3 Win

PHILADELPHIA — No matter how the flow of the game is going, there is one stat where Derrick White almost always leads the Boston Celtics. Plus/Minus. But a weird thing was happening as Game 3 wore on in Philadelphia.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / April 25

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 clock, he passed to Payton Pritchard, who was standing in the corner.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 25

Celtics vs. 76ers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 26)

The 2026 NBA playoffs are heading to an interesting point, and the Boston Celtics have reclaimed control of the series after a vital victory in Game 3.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 25

Can the Celtics slow down Tyrese Maxey? Jordan Walsh might be worth a look.

Tyrese Maxey has been living quite comfortably in this series. Not in the sense that every shot is falling or every possession ends in points, but in the way that’s slightly concerning with every passing game.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 25

How the Celtics felt before securing 2-1 lead over Sixers: ‘This was like a Game 7’

Losing home-court advantage before hitting the road against the Philadelphia 76ers prompted a sense of urgency for the Boston Celtics. To them, Game 3 might as well have been a win-or-go-home contest.

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Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

Everything Jayson Tatum said After Boston Celtics Clutch Game 3 Win Over the 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Tatum scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including the dagger three-pointer to seal a Game 3 win over the Philadelphia

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 25

10 Takeaways from the Celtics Game 3 Response vs. 76ers

After years of hitting clutch shots and beating the Toronto Raptors in playoff series, LeBron James eventually got the nickname “LeBronto.” At what point do we come up with a nickname for Jayson Tatum against the 76ers?

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / April 24

Boston Celtics Outplay 76ers On The Road: 4 Takeaways From Game 3

Coming off a home loss in Game 2, the Boston Celtics were feeling all the pressure to respond with their usual poise, teamwork, and on-court focus. While it wasn’t easy, they managed to escape with an eight-point win tonight against the 76ers (108-100) to take a 2-1 series lead and swing the momentum back in their favor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown help Celtics take Game 3 vs. 76ers

Thanks to a 108-100 win on Friday night, the Boston Celtics were able to take a 2-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in their first-round Eastern Conference matchup.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 23

Celtics’ Derrick White Wins 2025/26 Sportsmanship Award

Celtics guard Derrick White has own 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 won the award, with Jrue Holiday taking it home a year ago prior to being traded to Portland.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Watch: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players

Boston Celtics cheerleaders just wanted to do their job before Tuesday’s Game 2 of the playoff series between the C’s and the Philadelphia 76ers. But a couple of Sixers players made it a little challenging for them.

Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22

Throwback: Michael Jordan’s Record-Breaking Playoff Game Against the Boston Celtics in 1986

Forty years ago, Michael Jordan walked into Boston Garden and put up a number that still sits alone at the top of the NBA playoff record books. It was April 20, 1986.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / April 22

Celtics Player Ratings: Brown’s Dominant Performance Not Enough In Game 2 Loss Against Sixers

The Boston Celtics had their chances, but this was one of those frustrating nights where nothing quite clicked offensively. They generated looks, a lot of them, but the shooting just never caught up, especially from deep, where they went ice cold.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Sixers gave themselves reasons to believe in Game 2 win over Celtics

Everyone saw the score: Sixers 111, Celtics 97 in Game 2 in Boston on Tuesday. But that’s not the whole story. What the Sixers did in Game 2 wasn’t just about evening the series.

VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / April 21

VJ Edgecombe's historic performance helps 76ers win Game 2

VJ Edgecombe's historic performance helps 76ers respond from Game 1 dud in win over Celtics

After looking like a team that stood little chance against the Boston Celtics in a lackluster Game 1 performance on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers evened the series at one game apiece on Tuesday.

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