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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
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.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 21
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 and shooting the ball with confidence all game.
Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 21
NBA Makes Jayson Tatum Announcement in Celtics Loss
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics came up short on Tuesday night. After dominating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, 123-91, the Celtics came crashing back down to earth in Game 2 on Tuesday.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Why Celtics are going to win Eastern Conference after Game 1 flex vs. 76ers
By almost all accounts, this season was supposed to be a gap year for the Boston Celtics. Head coach Joe Mazzulla and All-Star Jayson Tatum clearly did not receive the memo.
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.
Joe Mazzulla News / AirJordanChronicles / April 21
Joe Mazzulla Reflects on Handling Praise and Criticism in Coaching
Joe Mazzulla is quickly establishing his place among all-time great Boston Celtics coaches. Since Mazzulla took over as coach, he has upheld the standards of the storied Celtics organization.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 21
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, 2026 7:00 PM ET First Round Game #2 Home Game #2 TV: Peacock/NBCSN Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 2 of their best of 7 first round series.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 21
3 Things Boston Celtics Fans Must Know Today: Injuries, Quotes and Notes
The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in Game 2 of their opening-round series. The Celtics are hoping to build on their 32-point win
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 21
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.
Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / April 21
Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Will Celtics Star Play Tonight vs. 76ers?
Just a year ago, Jayson Tatum’s ACL injury happened. Back then, it did not seem possible that the Boston Celtics’ star would be back playing this year’s playoffs.
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.
Joe Mazzulla News / AirJordanChronicles / April 21
Joe Mazzulla Emphasizes Team Effort Over Individual Honor in Award Discussion
Joe Mazzulla has been named one of the finalists for the Coach of the Year award. When his team was expected to miss the playoffs in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics head coach led his team to the second-best record in the East. However, Mazzulla is now pushing back against the award’s name.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 21
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 principles en route to a 123-91 win over the 76ers.
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award
Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend.
Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 20
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, the Eastern Conference's second seed, pounced on Philadelphia in Sunday's Game 1 matchup behind the star tandem of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 20
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Near Celtics Scoring Record Held by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are very close to rewriting a Boston Celtics playoff record that once felt unbreakable. This duo is now chasing a rare milestone once owned only by Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.
Paul Pierce News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Paul Pierce Gets Brutally Honest About Boston Celtics Dominance Over Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics made a powerful statement in their 2026 playoff opener, winning Game 1 of the first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. This commanding win created a buzz among fans, and Celtics legend Paul Pierce weighed in with high praise.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 19
How One Clutch Play Helped Boston Celtics Preserve a Blowout Win Over Philadelphia
The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers by 32 on Sunday afternoon, going wire-to-wire to take a 1-0 lead in their opening round playoff series.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19
Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout
Boston Celtics fans were feeling ruthless late during their team’s Game 1 blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics beat the 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
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.
Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / April 19
Boston’s duo shines as Celtics handle Sixers in Game 1
Sunday afternoon’s Game 1 showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers quickly became a one-sided display of dominance as the Celtics secured a 123-91 win.
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.
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?
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.
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