Watch: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players

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Watch: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Apr 22, 2026 9:58 AM ET

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.

While the Celtics were being introduced before the game at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Philadelphia players continued to warm up on the court. At least one of them even dribbled in front of the cheerleaders before passing the ball and running toward the basket for a rebound.

Here’s a video of it, shared by 98.5 The Sports Hub.

During the Celtics' introductions tonight, multiple 76ers players were warming up on the court.

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— 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985TheSportsHub) April 21, 2026

The cheerleaders didn’t look bothered, but they still had to watch out for the players to avoid bumping into them and ruining the choreography.

On the other hand, that showed how locked in the Sixers were, as they played with an immense sense of urgency. Without Joel Embiid, who missed another game to recover from a recent surgery, Philadelphia succeeded in its mission to steal a win in Beantown before flying home for Games 3 and 4, thwarting the Celtics, 111-97, to level the series at 1-1.

VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey showed the way for the 76ers in Game 2, scoring 30 and 29 points, respectively, while Paul George added 19 points in a supporting role behind Philly’s awesome backcourt combo.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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