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On YouTubeJordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / April 28
Jordan Walsh has been the unsung hero of the Celtics’ playoff success so far 
A sequence late in the first quarter of Game 4 illuminated how far Celtics wing Jordan Walsh has come and how much further he can go. On one end, Walsh fought around a Joel Embiid screen and drew an offensive foul.
Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / April 28
What is Joe Mazzulla’s plan with his centers?
One of the biggest reasons people didn’t believe in the Celtics coming into the season was because of their centers and how little they had proven entering the season.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 28
Four games into the playoffs, the Celtics are playing like they did in their first 82
Eighty-one seconds into the fourth quarter of Game 4, Jayson Tatum dribbled passed midcourt and with the help of a Neemias Queta screen, walked into a three-pointer.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 27
Celtics return home with chance to finish off reeling Sixers
The Boston Celtics can close out the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday night. After splitting two games in Boston, the second-seeded Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series by beating the seventh-seeded 76ers twice in Philadelphia.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Ex-Knicks, Cavs guard makes bold claim on Celtics’ title chances
The Boston Celtics have a 3-1 lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, and they can close them out heading back home for Game 5. Since Jayson Tatum returned, the Celtics have seemed to be the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference, and it’s no surprise when looking at the talent they have on their roster.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid
With the Philadelphia 76ers on the verge of elimination, there's something that's become increasingly clear about the future of the franchise.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 27
Boston Celtics Player Grades, Stats vs. Philadelphia 76ers In Game 4 Blowout Win
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid returned for the Philadelphia 76ers but it didn’t help them very much as the Boston Celtics got a monster game from Payton Pritchard
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
76ers vs. Celtics – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 28)
When Jayson Tatum was confident about his postseason return, those were ominous signs for the Boston Celtics. Quite expectedly, after game 4, the Celtics are leading 3-1.
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.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 27
10 takeaways from Boston solving Embiid and the Sixers
With Joel Embiid back for the Sixers, the way Boston attacked was a little bit different, as the big man is the anchor of the defense. To start the game, they tried to stick to the hedge coverage they had used with Andre Drummond, but the lack of mobility (and conditioning?) from Joel turned this coverage into a problem for Philly.
Payton Pritchard News / HITC / April 27
Payton Pritchard becomes just third Celtic to reach stunning playoff feat
The Boston Celtics are heading back home with control of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, leading 3-1 after a dominant 128-96 win on Sunday night.
Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / April 27
Jordan Walsh’s Game 4 impact can’t be overlooked
The Boston Celtics delivered a commanding 128–96 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, moving them just one win away from advancing to the second round.
Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Celtics fans take over 76ers’ arena with savage 3-word chant in Game 4
Boston Celtics fans were loud and proud on Sunday as their squad dominated on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round series.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla drops truth bomb on Joel Embiid after Game 4 blowout
It must have thrown a bit of a wrench in the Boston Celtics’ game plan for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers when it was announced that Joel Embiid was returning to action after an absence caused by appendectomy.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 26
Jayson Tatum 'Sick' Over Donte DiVincenzo Achilles Injury, Offers to be a Resource
PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Tatum knew it when he saw it. When Donte DiVincenzo fell to the floor early in Saturday night’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Joel Embiid's return wasn't enough for 76ers in ugly Game 4 loss to Celtics
Joel Embiid made his 2026 playoff debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, and it did not matter one bit in their ugly 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / April 26
Payton Pritchard (32), Celtics shoot down Sixers, lead 3-1
Payton Pritchard scored a career-playoff-high 32 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a convincing 128-96 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.
Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25
Everything Jaylen Brown Said After Boston Celtics Game 3 Win over Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points on 9-16 shooting and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line to help power the Boston Celtics 108-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their opening-round series.
Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / April 24
Boston Celtics Outplay 76ers On The Road: 4 Takeaways From Game 3
Coming off a home loss in Game 2, the Boston Celtics were feeling all the pressure to respond with their usual poise, teamwork, and on-court focus. While it wasn’t easy, they managed to escape with an eight-point win tonight against the 76ers (108-100) to take a 2-1 series lead and swing the momentum back in their favor.
Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / April 25
Watch: Celtics take 2-1 lead over Sixers with clutch shooting
The Boston Celtics secured a gritty 108-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, taking a 2-1 series advantage. Friday’s matchup saw both teams struggle to find much efficiency as defense prevailed.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 23
Celtics’ Derrick White Wins 2025/26 Sportsmanship Award
Celtics guard Derrick White has own the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has won the award, with Jrue Holiday taking it home a year ago prior to being traded to Portland.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Watch: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players
Boston Celtics cheerleaders just wanted to do their job before Tuesday’s Game 2 of the playoff series between the C’s and the Philadelphia 76ers. But a couple of Sixers players made it a little challenging for them.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Sixers gave themselves reasons to believe in Game 2 win over Celtics
Everyone saw the score: Sixers 111, Celtics 97 in Game 2 in Boston on Tuesday. But that’s not the whole story. What the Sixers did in Game 2 wasn’t just about evening the series.
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