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Stephen A. Smith Expresses Concern About Jayson Tatum’s Injury Status

Stephen A. Smith Expresses Concern About Jayson Tatum’s Injury Status

The Boston Celtics dropped Game 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers, and they are headed to Game 7 of the first round. But the loss wasn’t the only setback for Boston.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 2

A 3-1 series lead has shockingly become a Game 7, but it’s never over till it’s over

It’s hard to understand how Game 7 became necessary. The Celtics split the first two games of the series, but then went on the road and took both Games 3 and 4 – one close and one comfortably – in front of hostile crowds.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 2

Celtics should learn a lesson from their bench

The Boston Celtics are collapsing in on themselves, now having dropped back-to-back games against the Philadelphia 76ers. What was supposed to be a quick series for Boston has now turned into a slog, with Philly bouncing back from a 3-1 deficit to force a Game 7.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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?

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The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 1
76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics

76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics

The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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. 

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Stephen A. Smith has advice for Celtics, Jayson Tatum

Stephen A. Smith has advice for Celtics, Jayson Tatum before Game 7 vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics have a clean injury report for their game on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, meaning Jayson Tatum is cleared to play.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum addresses injury concerns ahead of Game 7
Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers
Why Kendrick Perkins believes the 76ers will upset the Celtics in Game 7
The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Why Kendrick Perkins believes the 76ers will upset the Celtics in Game 7

Why Kendrick Perkins believes the 76ers will upset the Celtics in Game 7

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of another shocking playoff exit after blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers
Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6
Sixers force Game 7 vs. Celtics: ‘Tired of losing to them’
Celtics' Jayson Tatum addresses injury concerns ahead of Game 7
The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 1
Celtics-Sixers Gm. 6 Player Grades, Stats, Analysis: Stagnant Stars Must Regain form

Celtics-Sixers Gm. 6 Player Grades, Stats, Analysis: Stagnant Stars Must Regain form

PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are heading to a Game 7 in their first round series after another convincing Sixers win, 106-93.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Announces Jayson Tatum Decision Before Game 7

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Announces Jayson Tatum Decision Before Game 7

The conversation around Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics heading into Game 7 quickly moved from adjustments and execution to something far more urgent.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 1

For the Celtics to win Game 7, they’ll have to play like the Celtics

Over the last five quarters of this series, I haven’t recognized this version of the Celtics. While there have been flashes, they haven’t consistently looked like the team that got them here.

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.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 1
76ers vs. Celtics – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 2)

76ers vs. Celtics – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 2)

The Boston Celtics are in big trouble at the moment. Initially, when the Boston Celtics faced the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston was confident it would win the series.

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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
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Celtics' Jayson Tatum addresses injury concerns ahead of Game 7

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.

Stephen A. Smith has advice for Celtics, Tatum before Game 7 vs. 76ers
Why Kendrick Perkins believes the 76ers will upset the Celtics in Game 7
Nikola Jokic knows who to blame for Nuggets' epic playoff collapse
What's next for Jokic, Nuggets after stunning collapse vs. Wolves?
Victor Wembanyama has disrespectful comment about Blazers
No Anthony Edwards, no problem: Jaden McDaniels is the Wolves' man
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 1

10 takeaways from the Celtics forgetting who they are in Game 6

The Celtics’ Spain pick-and-roll action is the most efficient play call they have, especially against a big man like Joël Embiid. Therefore, it wasn’t a surprise to see them go to this action to start the game.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 1

Celtics meet déjà vu again with their season at stake

The Boston Celtics haven’t learned their lesson. Instead of preparing for a second-round series against the New York Knicks, they’re boarding a flight back home to host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
76ers forced Celtics into a Game 7 by dragging Boston away from its comfort offense

76ers forced Celtics into a Game 7 by dragging Boston away from its comfort offense

The 76ers beat Boston 106-93 in Game 6 on April 30th, but the bigger point was how they did it. Philadelphia made the Celtics play a heavier, less fluid game than they wanted, then turned Boston’s shot quality and ball security into the night’s entire story.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 1
Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers Game 7 Tip Time, TV Network announced

Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers Game 7 Tip Time, TV Network announced

PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics have gone from heavy favorites in a series most people in both Boston and Philadelphia thought might be a sweep, to 48 minutes away from their season ending, thanks to the Sixers Game 6 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena.  “Game 7 is a game amongst itself,” Jaylen Brown said after the Game 6 loss.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics are in serious danger. After another brutal loss in Game 6, Boston has officially squandered their 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Sixers force Game 7 vs. Celtics: ‘Tired of losing to them’

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.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 1
4 Reasons Why The Celtics Blew Their Closeout Chance In Game 6 Against 76ers

4 Reasons Why The Celtics Blew Their Closeout Chance In Game 6 Against 76ers

The Boston Celtics had a golden opportunity to shut the door, but instead left it wide open. In a Game 6 that demanded urgency and precision, Boston came up flat, falling 106-93 to the Philadelphia 76ers and allowing the series to shift back to Philadelphia with all the pressure shifting.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / May 1
Sixers force Game 7 with gritty win over Celtics

Sixers force Game 7 with gritty win over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial 106-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, forcing a Game 7. The opening frame was a slow start for both sides, but Boston actually shot slightly better in the first quarter to lead by three.

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
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. 

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected
Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
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.

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.

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.

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