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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 3
Game 7 ended the Celtics’ season before any of us were ready to let go 
BOSTON — Minutes after Jayson Tatum was ruled out of Game 7, Joe Mazzulla walked into the media room wearing a black “Celtics Mindset” hoodie. He didn’t raise his voice or change his tone.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 3
5 reasons Boston Celtics lost Game 7, including cold shooting and empty gas tanks
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum was ruled out of the game and Joe Mazzulla responded with a wild starting lineup of Ron Harper Jr., Baylor Scheierman, Luka Garza, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid
Jaylen Brown took his chance to take one final swipe at Joel Embiid with the Boston Celtics’ season coming to an end. The Boston Celtics star spoke to reporters on Saturday after his team lost Game 7 of their first-round series against Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Celtics’ Historic 3-1 Dominance Ends in Game 7 Loss to 76ers
The Boston Celtics have been eliminated from the 2026 NBA playoffs after a 109-100 defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 on Saturday. The 76ers were determined to end their 0-3 postseason losing streak against the Celtics, and they accomplished that mission despite playing at the TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla draws Doc Rivers comp after blown series vs. 76ers
Joe Mazzulla got comparisons to Doc Rivers following his playoff failure in the Boston Celtics’ series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about Joel Embiid’s Round 1 return
It’s a tough pill for Boston Celtics fans to swallow, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finally got the better of them in their first-round 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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
Celtics most to blame for blown series vs. 76ers
The Celtics most to blame for a blown series vs. the 76ers isn’t a simple answer. It’s confusing and painful and layered as heck. This inexcusable unraveling exposed flaws Boston had managed to mask all season.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
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. Mazzulla trotted out a completely unexpected starting lineup on Saturday for Game 7 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be heading toward a first-round playoff exit, facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Boston Celtics. With Saturday's 109-100 win in Game 7, they are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
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.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 2
Boston Celtics Rule Out Superstar Just Before Game 7 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are hours away from a do-or-die Game 7, and after initial reports that everyone on both teams was available,
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / May 1
Can the Celtics’ New Era Overcome a Gut-Check Game 7?
It’s put-up-or-shut-up for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics’ 2025-26 season could’ve been over months ago if not for pride. Ownership made the calculated decision to reset the team’s finances.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Celtics' Jayson Tatum addresses injury concerns ahead of Game 7
Given that Tatum is coming off a major injury, it didn't take long before fans sounded the alarms. That's why he wanted to clear the air and ease everyone's minds.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Sixers force Game 7 vs. Celtics: ‘Tired of losing to them’
The Sixers picked the right night to look even more like themselves. They handled the Celtics 106-93 in Game 6, tying the series at 3-3 and setting up a Game 7 in Boston.
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