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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 22
The Celtics lost Game 2 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, they figured out why. 
BOSTON — Neemias Queta just wanted to watch film. Moments after the Celtics’ painful 111-97 loss to the 76ers, the Portuguese center stood in the Celtics locker room surrounded by reporters, fielding question after question about what went wrong in Game 2.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum still feels like he won despite ugly Game 2 loss to 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers responded to their Game 1 blowout with a 111-97 win over the Boston Celtics, leveling things at 1-1 as the series now shifts to Philadelphia.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 22
10 takeaways from the Celtics losing control in Game 2
The first minutes of Game 2 looked a lot like Game 1, as the Celtics exposed the Sixers’ defense with smart ball movement and a fierce offense. As always, they targeted the weakest defender and used the strengths of the Jays to get to the rim and break the defensive shell.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Addresses Reason For Game 2 Loss to 76ers
The Boston Celtics couldn't take a 2-0 first-round series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers after falling to a 111-97 loss at the TD Garden in Game 2.
Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 22
Celtics-Sixers Game 2 Player Grades and Stats: Jaylen Brown Tries To Carry C's
BOSTON — The Celtics have some work to do after losing Game 2 to the Philadelphia 76ers. Some of this loss can be chalked up to cold shooting on a night
Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22
Throwback: Michael Jordan’s Record-Breaking Playoff Game Against the Boston Celtics in 1986
Forty years ago, Michael Jordan walked into Boston Garden and put up a number that still sits alone at the top of the NBA playoff record books. It was April 20, 1986.
Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / April 22
Joe Mazzulla saw it coming before Game 2. Now Celtics-Sixers is a series
BOSTON — Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knew the Sixers were destined to turn things around as soon as Game 2 got underway at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
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.
Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / April 22
Celtics Player Ratings: Brown’s Dominant Performance Not Enough In Game 2 Loss Against Sixers
The Boston Celtics had their chances, but this was one of those frustrating nights where nothing quite clicked offensively. They generated looks, a lot of them, but the shooting just never caught up, especially from deep, where they went ice cold.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 21
5 Reasons Boston Celtics Lost Game 2 to Philadelphia 76ers, Including Hot Shooting
BOSTON — The Sixers evened up their opening round series with the Celtics thanks to a convincing 111-97 Game 2 win. The Celtics failed to score 100 points and the Sixers couldn't miss. Here are five reasons the Celtics lost.
Joe Mazzulla News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22
Joe Mazzulla Calls for Coach of the Year Award to Recognize Entire Staff
Joe Mazzulla did not treat his Coach of the Year nomination as a moment to campaign. Instead, the Boston Celtics head coach used the question to argue that the award itself needs a different name when reporters asked him about being named a finalist on Monday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
How VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey outdueled Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum in 76ers' upset win in Game 2
The Sixers' relentless duo of young guards were huge against Brown and Tatum.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
VJ Edgecombe's historic performance helps 76ers respond from Game 1 dud in win over Celtics
After looking like a team that stood little chance against the Boston Celtics in a lackluster Game 1 performance on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers evened the series at one game apiece on Tuesday.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 21
Celtics drop Game 2, homecourt advantage to 76ers, 97-111
After an impressive 32-point win in game one on Sunday, Boston would face a more stout Philadelphia opponent in Game 2. The 76ers came out to play in game 2, ratcheting up the defensive intensity and shooting the ball with confidence all game.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona
Jaylen Brown already boasted plenty of credibility entering the 2025-26 campaign — 2024 NBA Finals MVP, 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and four All-Star selections — but the Boston Celtics pillar should be moving with a whole new level of confidence after leading the franchise to success in Jayson Tatum’s absence.
Joe Mazzulla News / AirJordanChronicles / April 21
Joe Mazzulla Reflects on Handling Praise and Criticism in Coaching
Joe Mazzulla is quickly establishing his place among all-time great Boston Celtics coaches. Since Mazzulla took over as coach, he has upheld the standards of the storied Celtics organization.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 21
3 Things Boston Celtics Fans Must Know Today: Injuries, Quotes and Notes
The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in Game 2 of their opening-round series. The Celtics are hoping to build on their 32-point win
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award
Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend.
Paul Pierce News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Paul Pierce Gets Brutally Honest About Boston Celtics Dominance Over Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics made a powerful statement in their 2026 playoff opener, winning Game 1 of the first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. This commanding win created a buzz among fans, and Celtics legend Paul Pierce weighed in with high praise.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Joel Embiid-less 76ers look like they stand little chance against Jayson Tatum-led Celtics in Game 1 loss
Tatum has reminded the Boston Celtics why they missed him dearly during last season's NBA playoffs.
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.
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