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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 / CelticsBlog / April 19
Celtics, Jays look sharp in Game 1, blowout 76ers 123-91 
Twenty-two times, the Celtics and 76ers have tipped off a playoff series with Boston owning a 15-7 lead. Their 23rd meeting started with a 123-91 blowout in Game 1 of this year’s first round series with the Jays combining for 51 points and 10 assists.
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?
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 .
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 / 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 / CelticsBlog / April 19
CelticsBlog predictions: How does this season end?
At a certain point, you have to stop circling possibilities and just make a call. Nobody enjoys that part, because it means putting something on record and living with it for the next two months.
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.
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.
Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / April 18
For one Celtics x-factor, this 76ers series was a long time coming
BOSTON — This could be Jordan Walsh’s moment, the moment that Brad Stevens envisioned when he drafted a 19-year-old propspet out of Arkansas in 2023. Back then, Walsh was long, athletic defender that the Celtics hoped could eventually mold into someone who could lock down some of the NBA’s best offensive talents.
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.
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.
Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Jaylen Brown shows off new skill before playoffs
There is a good argument to be made that the Boston Celtics wouldn’t be where they are without Jaylen Brown. He is coming off his best season to date as the Celtics finished at 56-26 and are the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
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 14
At 37, Rockets superstar Kevin Durant still belongs on All-NBA first team
At 37, Kevin Durant continues to defy time. In his first season with the Houston Rockets, the veteran forward delivered another elite campaign, proving he remains one of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history.
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?
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 11
Celtics owner Bill Chisolm: ‘We’re doing the right things to win’
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says his focus remains on continuity and winning as he settles into his role as the franchise’s governor. In an interview with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, Chisholm touched on a number of topics, including his relationship with players and staff, the team’s direction and long-term plans.
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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