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Celtics’ Payton Pritchard adapts March Madness mentality amid 76ers rise in series

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard adapts March Madness mentality amid 76ers rise in series

The Boston Celtics are heading into a do-or-die Game 7 with their season on the line after a 106-93 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 1

The Celtics have already accepted Game 6. Now, they get one final chance.

PHILADELPHIA — Jaylen Brown gripped the basketball and tapped it against his forehead in frustration. Hugo Gonzalez, who typically springs off the Celtics bench at the beginning of every timeout, tried to high-five Brown with his usual, 20-year-old jubilance.

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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Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers

Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers

For the last few seasons, the Boston Celtics have built an elite offense by overwhelming opponents with three-point shooting and ball movement. When the shots aren't falling, like they weren't in Thursday's Game 6 loss, that offense looks very ordinary.

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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. 

Joe Mazzulla News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Joe Mazzulla's Blunt Message for Celtics After Game 6 Loss to 76ers

Joe Mazzulla's Blunt Message for Celtics After Game 6 Loss to 76ers

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is searching for answers.  His team failed to close out the Philadelphia 76ers for the second consecutive game on Thursday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 30
4 Reasons Celtics Lost Game 6 to Sixers, Including 1 Problem at the Center of it All

4 Reasons Celtics Lost Game 6 to Sixers, Including 1 Problem at the Center of it All

PHILADELPHIA — This game looked very much like a two seed having its way with a seventh seed, except the Sixers and Boston Celtics looked like they flipped places in the standings.

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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.

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Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with three-word chant

Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with three-word chant

New York Knicks fans were puffing their chests for good reason Thursday after the team manhandled the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the second round. 

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 30

Celtics’ struggles carry over into 106-93 Game 6 loss to Sixers

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George sliced up the Boston Celtics defense in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-93 win on Thursday night, sending the series to a decisive Game 7 back in Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Bleacher Report / April 30
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Boston Celtics (3-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) Round 1 Game 6 4/30/26

Boston Celtics (3-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) Thursday, April 30, 2026 8:00 PM ET Round 1 Game #6  Road Game #3 TV: Peacock/NBCSN Radio:  98.5 The Sports

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 30
NCAA Rookies Who Could Boost the Celtics Next Season

NCAA Rookies Who Could Boost the Celtics Next Season

Boston's playoff run has been a relentless grind, and now the Celtics face a pivotal Game 3 showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers in a series where every possession feels like a gut check for their championship aspirations.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30
Joel Embiid has turned this Celtics series back into a paint battle Boston has not solved

Joel Embiid has turned this Celtics series back into a paint battle Boston has not solved

Boston looked ready to close this series until Joel Embiid stopped playing it on the perimeter. In Philadelphia’s Game 5 win, Embiid dragged the matchup back into the paint, and that changed the terms of everything.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / April 30
Boston Celtics Let Series Drag vs 76ers – And It Could Cost Jason Tatum

Boston Celtics Let Series Drag vs 76ers – And It Could Cost Jason Tatum

Jason Tatum wasn’t supposed to be available to the Boston Celtics this season. Ending the Philadelphia 76ers’ season in five games at home Tuesday night would’ve been just what the doctor ordered for the Celtics and their surgically repaired superstar.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 30
6 Boston Celtics Thoughts Heading Into Game 6 vs. Sixers, Including Confusing Offense

6 Boston Celtics Thoughts Heading Into Game 6 vs. Sixers, Including Confusing Offense

The Boston Celtics are headed to Philadelphia for Game 6 of their opening-round series. The Celtics are still heavy favorites for the game and series,

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 29
Sixers out to 'do whatever it takes' in Game 6 vs. Celtics

Sixers out to 'do whatever it takes' in Game 6 vs. Celtics

With their backs against the ropes in Game 5 on Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers came out swinging against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers' impressive fourth-quarter performance in Boston sent the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series back to Philadelphia, where the teams will take the court for Game 6 on Thursday.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Announcement on Wednesday

Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Announcement on Wednesday

Jayson Tatum has played big minutes for the Boston Celtics in their opening-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum is averaging a team-high 37.8 minutes per game this series, including 42 minutes in the 108-100 win on Friday and 41 minutes in Tuesday’s 113-97 loss.

Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29
Payton Pritchard Shares How Joe Mazzulla Shapes His Playoff Approach

Payton Pritchard Shares How Joe Mazzulla Shapes His Playoff Approach

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is a productive contributor off the bench, averaging 15.8 points in the series, and behind his approach is the influence of one person: head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Draft on SI / April 29
Assessing the Boston Celtics' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Boston Celtics' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics were supposed to be a team hovering around the late-lottery entering this season. That script was completely flipped on its head, as they once again proved to be a top team in the Eastern Conference.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers

Joe Mazzulla is rarely flustered following a loss, and Tuesday night was no different. The 2023-24 NBA champion and 2025-26 Coach of the Year finalist maintained his usual stoic demeanor after the Boston Celtics’ 113-97 home defeat versus the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs matchup.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers

The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers

Everything seemed to be lining up for the Boston Celtics in their quest to finish off the Philadelphia 76ers to punch their ticket to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 28
Six Reasons Boston Celtics Lost Game 5 to Sixers, Including 'Messing Around' Too Much

Six Reasons Boston Celtics Lost Game 5 to Sixers, Including 'Messing Around' Too Much

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics looked to be doing the thing everyone expected them to do, going up 13 in the third quarter, but they were out-scored 63-34

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28
Joel Embiid keeps 76ers alive with massive Game 5 effort

Joel Embiid keeps 76ers alive with massive Game 5 effort

A limited Embiid was good enough to stave off elimination for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 113-97 win over the Boston Celtics.

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Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Exec of Year in vote of peers

Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Exec of Year in vote of peers

The Boston Celtics weren’t supposed to be here. Not this year. Not after everything that hit them last summer. Didn’t matter. Brad Stevens just kept pushing the right buttons.

Payton Pritchard News / The Lead / April 28
The Celtics Must Continue to Trust Payton Pritchard

The Celtics Must Continue to Trust Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard etched his name into Boston Celtics lore years ago with his 43-foot buzzer beater in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. He then became the fourth Celtic to ever win the Most Improved Player Award in 2025.

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