76ers vs. Celtics – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 2)
76ers vs Celtics Game 7 preview: Philadelphia rides momentum after Game 6 win, series tied 3-3, while Boston struggles under pressure in a do-or-die clash.
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“I Am Tired Of Losing To Them”: Joel Embiid Gets Brutally Honest After Forcing Game 7 vs Celtics
Joel Embiid gets brutally honest after the 76ers force a Game 7 vs. the Celtics with a 106-93 win.
Mike Brown Still Getting Hate From Knicks Fans After Eliminating the Hawks
The New York Knicks were down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks, and nobody was letting Mike Brown forget it. Fans were calling him a bad hire, too soft, not the right guy for this team. His comments after the Game 3 loss, where he basically said the series was not over but also stopped short […] The post Mike Brown Still Getting Hate From Knicks Fans After Eliminating the Hawks appeared first on HEAVY.
76ers Get Important Jayson Tatum News Before Game 7
Typically, the Philadelphia 76ers question the health status of their own players after games, but they are focused on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics ahead of Game 7. Amid the Game 6 blowout for the 76ers, Tatum was seen going to the locker room as he was known to be dealing with stiffness in […] The post 76ers Get Important Jayson Tatum News Before Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.
Jayson Tatum injury update reveals how likely Celtics star is to play in Game 7 vs. 76ers – sportingnews.com
Jayson Tatum injury update reveals how likely Celtics star is to play in Game 7 vs. 76ers sportingnews.com
Jayson Tatum Receives Positive Injury Update for Game 7 vs. 76ers
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum left Game 6 early, raising concern before Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ers. His status now looms large.
Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has no doubt NY ‘knows the assignment’ as they advance in playoffs after Game 6 blowout win
Things are going well for the New York Knicks after advancing in the playoffs following their 51-point beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks, and superfan Ben Stiller is loving it. Stiller reacted to a moment from Karl-Anthony Towns’ postgame press conference. KAT acknowledged that they “didn’t play our best basketball” at times in the series, but […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has no doubt NY ‘knows the assignment’ as they advance in playoffs after Game 6 blowout win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Poll: Who Will Win 76ers-Celtics Game 7?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] We’ve got our first Game 7 of the 2026 NBA playoffs! The seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers beat the ...
Problem or not, Celtics' nemesis against 76ers is the same old story – sportingnews.com
Problem or not, Celtics' nemesis against 76ers is the same old story sportingnews.com
Jayson Tatum Shares Injury Update After Leaving Celtics' Game 6 Loss
Jayson Tatum addressed the status of his calf after leaving Boston Celtics' 106-93 Game 6 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Knicks End ‘Curse’ With Game 6 Win Over Hawks in NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks broke the "curse" attached to winners of the NBA Cup on Thursday by advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs. The post Knicks End ‘Curse’ With Game 6 Win Over Hawks in NBA Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
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. Despite holding a dominant lead over their rivals, Philly is coming back into the series thanks in large part to Joel Embiid’s efforts. The loss to the Sixers on the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics Get Surprisingly Good News Before Game 7 vs 76ers
The Celtics open as massive 8.5-point favorites to beat the 76ers in Saturday's Game 7 and advance to the second round of the playoffs. The post Celtics Get Surprisingly Good News Before Game 7 vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Joel Embiid Turns Near Fall Into Hilarious Moment After Getting Tripped by Luka Garza
For a moment, after Luka Garza accidentally tripped Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia crowd held its breath, worrying if their star got injured again. But the Sixers superstar made sure he was ready to go despite suffering an ugly fall.
Knicks end curse after overcoming Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks made a major statement on Thursday night in Game 6 of their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. After going down in a small early hole, the Knicks responded with a massive run. Their lead got as big as 61 before they eventually settled for a 140-89 win to advance […] The post Knicks end curse after overcoming Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jayson Tatum Injury: Will Celtics Star Play Game 7 vs. 76ers?
Jayson Tatum exited Game 6 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s the latest. The post Jayson Tatum Injury: Will Celtics Star Play Game 7 vs. 76ers? appeared first on HEAVY.
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. What once looked like a comfortable series for Boston after a one-sided Game 4 has flipped entirely, with Philadelphia erasing a 3-1 […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard adapts March Madness mentality amid 76ers rise in series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why 76ers star Joel Embiid’s motivation vs. Celtics is fueled by vengeance
Joel Embiid must be sick and tired at this point of running into the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs. But as fate would have it, the Philadelphia 76ers drew the Celtics in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, and for the fourth time in his career, Embiid has to overcome these pesky […] The post Why 76ers star Joel Embiid’s motivation vs. Celtics is fueled by vengeance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. drops most quotable take after forcing Game 7 vs. Celtics
If you need a reminder that Kelly Oubre Jr. is the undisputed king of vibes in Philadelphia, look no further than his postgame availability on Thursday night. The Philadelphia 76ers had just dismantled the Boston Celtics 106-93 to force a Game 7, and Oubre was feeling himself after a gritty performance. When reporters asked about […] The post 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. drops most quotable take after forcing Game 7 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits troubling pattern amid growing 76ers threat
Are the Boston Celtics in trouble? It sure seems like it now. The Celtics once held a comfortable 3-1 lead in the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Everything seemed to be going swimmingly for the second-seeded team, as they navigated the Jayson Tatum injury and are now one step away from reaching Round 2 of […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits troubling pattern amid growing 76ers threat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“We Want Boston” Chants Erupt in Xfinity Mobile Arena as Philadelphia 76ers Force Game 7
Philadelphia 76ers fans erupted with “We Want Boston” chants as they forced Game 7, intensifying pressure on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.
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. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 106-93 at Wells Fargo Center, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 Saturday in Boston. ...
Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Shares Injury Update After Game 6 Exit
Jayson Tatum addressed his Game 6 injury and addressed his status for Game 7 in Boston as the Celtics try to advance. The post Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Shares Injury Update After Game 6 Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum explains concerning in-game leg issue vs. 76ers
The Boston Celtics had a golden opportunity to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, but the Philadelphia 76ers had other plans. Instead of a celebration, the Celtics left Game 6 with a 106-93 blowout loss and a major reason to worry about Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar sent a wave […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum explains concerning in-game leg issue vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.