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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 19
5 thoughts following a dominant Game 1 victory for the Celtics 
If this Celtics season has taught us anything so far, it’s that culture, tradition and collective buy-in truly matter. Those terms aren’t just buzzwords coaches, players and executives throw around for the heck of it.
Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Nearing Rare NBA Postseason Scoring Milestone
Jayson Tatum didn't just return from a torn Achilles. He came back looking like the best player on the floor. After going down in the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals with one of the more serious injuries a basketball player can suffer, Tatum was back on the court by March 6 and played 16 regular-season games to shake off the rust.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 19
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Hornets
The Celtics didn’t ease into the postseason. They took control and never gave it back. Boston rolled past the 76ers, 123-91, in Game 1, leading wire to wire and showing the kind of depth and balance that makes them dangerous this time of year.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Joel Embiid-less 76ers look like they stand little chance against Jayson Tatum-led Celtics in Game 1 loss
Tatum has reminded the Boston Celtics why they missed him dearly during last season's NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Celtics storm to early lead, roll past 76ers in series opener
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum added 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-91 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum passes Kobe Bryant in NBA playoff history
On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor at home for a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first round playoff series.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 19
Three Easy Things The Celtics Can Do to Make This an Easy Series vs. Philadelphia
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers tip off their opening-round series Sunday afternoon, and the consensus is that Boston is the heavy favorite. Almost everyone, even in Philadelphia media, is picking the Celtics to win fairly easily. “I don’t really ever look at things that way,” Nick Nurse said on Friday .
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 19
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/19/26
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:00 PM ET First Round Game #1 Home Game #1 TV: ABC Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.
Larry Bird News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Larry Bird … and Then Who? Ranking the Best Boston Celtics of All Time
If the primary metric for making the Boston Celtics’ Mount Rushmore was NBA titles, the list would be ranking the franchise’s players from 1957 to 1969, a stretch that saw Boston win the championship 11 times.
3 Ways the 76ers Will Test Celtics’ Title Hopes
The most common postseason opponents in NBA history meet again as the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will square off for their 23rd playoff series.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Celtics Game 1: Will Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid Play?
The Boston Celtics are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Boston enters Sunday’s game as the No.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 19
Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Walsh
For Celtics star Jayson Tatum, just being here counts as a win. But let’s be honest. That’s not why he came back. Tatum will make his playoff return Sunday, less than a year after tearing his Achilles in the second round, as noted by Jay King of The Athletic.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / April 18
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Opens Up on Stephen Curry’s Place in NBA History
Stephen Curry’s incredible on-court antics over the years have earned him loads of appreciation from several NBA legends. The Celtics’ Jaylen Brown became the latest addition to that list.
Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 18
Boston Celtics Wing Explains Joe Mazzulla Telling Him 'You Were Dead in the Water'
The Joe Mazzulla list of greatest quotes is already a mile long. From his “nobody cares” when Derrick White congratulated him on a Coach of the Month award, to “I hope we see the red dot on our foreheads” when talking about starting the season as champions, Mazzulla is always good for a memorable line.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
LeBron James responds to Ron Harper's insult with profane shot
One former Los Angeles Lakers champion is going after another one this week.
Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / April 17
Who Will Be the Celtics’ Backup Center in the Playoffs?
An argument over whether to play Luka Garza or Nikola Vucevic would have been unheard of at the start of this season. That is now the question: who will be the backup center for the Celtics’ playoff run?
Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 16
Kobe Bryant’s Influence Leads Jaylen Brown to Unique Footwork Training
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is spending his free time doing something few would ever expect. He has picked up a new physical hobby right before the playoffs that’s inspired by Kobe Bryant. A report by Burtland Dixon via ClutchPoints highlighted the story of Brown Bryant-esque habit.
Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Sixers Clinch Playoff Spot, Will Face Celtics In First Round
The Sixers got 31 points from Tyrese Maxey on Wednesday as they claimed the seventh seed in the East with a 109-97 win over the Magic. Maxey broke open a tight game by scoring seven straight points late in the fourth quarter to give Philadelphia a victory in front of its home fans.
Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / April 14
Watch: Ron Harper Jr. and his journey to Boston
A look back at Ron Harper Jr's journey with the Celtics this season courtesy of their Next Up series. Watch as Ron continues to put the work in both in Maine and Boston finally culminating with a late season two year NBA contract with the franchise.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13
Magic close regular season with a thud against Celtics backups
It's the capper to a Magic season that's been alternately encouraging and frustrating.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans
Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.
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