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Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / May 3
Stephen A. Smith Questions Celtics’ Late-Game Approach in Game 7 Loss
Game 7 of the playoff series marked the end of the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 NBA campaign as they suffered yet another defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 3
Celtics' Jayson Tatum clarifies severity of left knee injury following Game 7 loss to 76ers
Tatum missed Game 7, which culminated in the Celtics suffering a rare playoff collapse.
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
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.
Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard sees championship silver lining in Game 7 loss to 76ers
The Boston Celtics’ 56-win season came to an end Saturday night, falling 109-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at TD Garden after a late lineup shake-up caused by Jayson Tatum’s knee injury.
Ron Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Ron Harper Jr’s 5-time NBA champion dad left baffled by Celtics’ Game 7 strategy
When a five-time champion starts asking questions, people listen. Ron Harper had plenty after watching the Boston Celtics fall 109-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Why Celtics’ Luka Garza was ‘overcome with gratitude’ despite Game 7 heartbreak
On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 season came to a brutal end with a crushing Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The defeat solidified
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 3
Similar to 2020, Celtics were an Al Horford away from advancing
Know some fans turned on Horford bc he chose to leave again. I’m sure Al was convinced by GS that they had a better chance at a title this yr than Boston in its “gap year.” That said I’m pretty confident we win this series with Al instead of Vucevic.
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 / May 3
An unexpected journey: The Celtics’ raised expectations and back again 
Oof. I need a minute to unfold myself and get some air back in my bruised lungs. That one hurt. I think the reason it hurt so much is because it was so unexpected.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out 76ers' Joel Embiid for 'flopping around' following stunning first-round playoff collapse
Following a 109-100 loss in Game 7 at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday night, Brown called out the referees for giving Embiid favorable calls.
Brad Stevens News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Celtics’ Executive of the Year Brad Stevens’ big trade deadline acquisition was a DNP in Game 7
Brad Stevens is unquestionably one of the best executives in the NBA. The Boston Celtics’ decision maker transitioned nicely from head coach to the role of president of basketball operations, as he has already won a championship and two Executive of the Year titles as the man in charge of building Boston’s roster.
Joe Mazzulla News / HITC / May 3
Boston Celtics break unwanted 50-year record after Joe Mazzulla Game 7 gamble
Joe Mazzulla’s work this season should not be overlooked despite Boston’s playoff exit against the Philadelphia 76ers. He remains a strong Coach of the Year contender.
Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / May 3
Celtics Match Rare 1959 Mark: Second Team to Lose Series With Multiple 30-Point Wins
The Boston Celtics picked up a troubling record after a frustrating Game 7 loss to the Sixers. They became only the second team in the league’s history to lose a playoff series despite recording dominant 30+ point wins. The Celtics held a 3-1 lead and looked poised to close the series.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is drawing serious heat for an ill-fated decision with his team’s season on the line.
Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 3
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics played in the first of what we can only hope is three Eastern Conference Game 7 thrillers on Saturday, a 109-100 76ers win.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Sixers rally past Celtics, advance after historic comeback
The 76ers didn’t just survive. They flipped the whole thing on its head. Down three games to one, staring at the usual questions, the usual noise, Joel Embiid and the Sixers responded the only way that matters — by winning.
Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / May 3
Watch: Sixers’ stars take over to beat Celtics in Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 on Saturday to complete a 3-1 comeback and advance to the second round. Boston’s starting five showed their inexperience as a unit early, struggling to get much offense going in the first quarter.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 2
Jayson Tatum Ruled Out For Game 7 Against Sixers
Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for the Celtics‘ Game 7 matchup against the Sixers on Saturday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). The news comes as a huge blow to Boston, which took a 3-1 series lead over Philadelphia before losing two straight games as the Sixers forced the pivotal Game 7.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 2
Celtics have one game window to make necessary adjustments
Everything was looking great for the Celtics just the other day. Healthy roster and a 3-1 series lead and the expectation to win Game 5 at home and complete the "gentleman's sweep" of the 76ers.
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