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Missing Game 7 a tough pill to swallow for Jayson Tatum

Missing Game 7 a tough pill to swallow for Jayson Tatum

It was going well until it wasn't. The second-seeded Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

A reckoning may be coming for the Boston Celtics. Celtics guard Derrick White could be a potential trade candidate this offseason, Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated reported on Sunday.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / May 3
The 76ers Finally Get The Best Of Boston

The 76ers Finally Get The Best Of Boston

The Philadelphia 76ers have knocked out the Boston Celtics in the first round. Not only did the Sixers pull off the seven seed vs two seed upset, but it was also in historic fashion, coming back down 3-1.

Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / May 3
Stephen A. Smith Questions Celtics’ Late-Game Approach in Game 7 Loss

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.

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

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 '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz
The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown reacted to head coach Joe Mazzulla’s surprising approach to Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Without Jayson Tatum, Mazzulla started Baylor Scheierman and benched Neemias Queta and Payton Pritchard for Luka Garza and Ron Harper Jr., who spent most of the season in the G League.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 3
Jayson Tatum clarifies severity of knee injury following Game 7 loss

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.

76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for 'flopping around'
Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla has massive misfire
Nuggets expected to make huge changes after their playoff loss
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards has target set for his injury return
Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard sees championship silver lining in Game 7 loss to 76ers

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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.

Ron Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Ron Harper Jr’s 5-time NBA champion dad left baffled by Celtics’ Game 7 strategy

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.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
 The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Why Celtics’ Luka Garza was ‘overcome with gratitude’ despite Game 7 heartbreak

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

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.

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' Brown calls out 76ers' Embiid for 'flopping around'

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. 

Joel Embiid calls out Sixers fans with one simple request vs. the Knicks
Joel Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
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

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

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Bill Simmons’ last post before Celtics lost Game 7 to 76ers was too fitting

Bill Simmons’ last post before Celtics lost Game 7 to 76ers was too fitting

Sports commentator Bill Simmons must be in a world of pain right now after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead and were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / May 3
Celtics Match Rare 1959 Mark: Second Team to Lose Series With Multiple 30-Point Wins

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

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.

Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz
Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 3
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats

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.

76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7
Five players or coaches under the most pressure in NBA Game 7s
The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Sixers rally past Celtics, advance after historic comeback

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

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 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

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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