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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid took a major step toward his return heading into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics.

Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:27am

We are back for another NBA Playoff betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for Game 3 as the Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, as both teams look to gain a 2-1 advantage in this first-round matchup and keep their momentum going into Game 4. Check our NBA odds series for the […] The post Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics Announce Significant Jaylen Brown News Before Game 3 vs 76ers

Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:49am

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics came up short against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics were riding high after a dominant Game 1 victory that saw them treat the Sixers like a junior varsity squad. Boston got out to a big early lead and never […] The post Celtics Announce Significant Jaylen Brown News Before Game 3 vs 76ers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Early Fantasy Basketball Strategy 2026-27: Building Around Youth vs Veterans

Apr 22, 2026 @ 8:23pm

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The fantasy basketball 2026-27 youth vs. veterans debate is alive and well as fresh fantasy sleepers enter the chat with seasoned and reliable multi-cat studs. It begs the question: Should managers build their 2026-27 fantasy rosters around new blood, or experience? There are arguments for both ...

76ers Urged to Keep Joel Embiid Out vs Celtics After Big Win

Apr 22, 2026 @ 6:07pm

Two games in, and the Philadelphia 76ers have the first-round series against the Boston Celtics tied 1-1. Joel Embiid has yet to step foot on the court since the postseason started with a Play-In game last week. Recently, Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis. After undergoing surgery, the Sixers missed the veteran center for the final […] The post 76ers Urged to Keep Joel Embiid Out vs Celtics After Big Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Celtics panic meter after shocking 27-point turnaround in Game 2 loss to 76ers

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:02pm

One of the more intriguing first-round matchups in the NBA Playoffs is between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. As good as the Celtics have been all season, especially with Jayson Tatum back on the court next to Jaylen Brown, the Sixers certainly pose a challenge when all their pieces are together. Although Joel Embiid […] The post Celtics panic meter after shocking 27-point turnaround in Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Apr 22, 2026 @ 8:59am

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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 … The post Video: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:01am

The Boston Celtics ran out of steam against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 and absorbed a double-digit loss, 111-97, in their first-round matchup in the playoffs at TD Garden on Tuesday. The 76ers sealed the series-tying victory with an 11-0 blitz in the last four minutes, dousing cold water on the Celtics’ late surge. […] The post Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA Playoff History as 76ers Level Series With Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:58pm

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Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has broken a rare NBA playoff record after his stellar performance against the Boston Celtics in game two of their series.

VJ Edgecombe makes NBA history in Game 2 win vs. Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:27pm

Without star center Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76es are going to need all hands on deck for their NBA playoff series against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Fortunately they got a historic performance in Game 2 of their first round playoff series. The Sixers started the game with Tyrese Maxey and VJ […] The post VJ Edgecombe makes NBA history in Game 2 win vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers' Joel Embiid Reacts to Game 2 Win Over Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:25pm

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reacts to the team's Game 2 win on Tuesday.

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:40pm

Once again, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey showed why they are one of the league’s best backcourt duos after carrying the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, 111-97, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Tuesday. The 76ers silenced TD Garden and tied the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Edgecombe had 30 […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey ruthlessly loses Celtics benchwarmer with nasty ankle-breaker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:39pm

We have a series, everyone! After the Boston Celtics trashed the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, there was a nagging feeling that we were seeing the Boston of old. The Boston team that dominated the 2025 season and would’ve made it to the Finals last year, if not for an unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum. […] The post VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Celtics for Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid has perfect reaction to 76ers’ commanding Game 2 win over Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:31pm

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After losing by over 30 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia 76ers fans weren’t feeling too optimistic about their chances in Game 2. With Joel Embiid still on the mend from emergency appendix surgery, fans in the City of Brotherly Love desperately hoped to see Tyrese Maxey, VJ […] The post Joel Embiid has perfect reaction to 76ers’ commanding Game 2 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:20pm

The story of VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season has been that he’s so mature and his game is so well-rounded beyond his years. It’s difficult to forget sometimes that the Philadelphia 76ers guard is only 20 years of age. That’s even more difficult to recall now, especially after he put up a 30-point, 10-rebound masterclass to […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win

Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:50pm

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Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2. They won by a convincing final of 111-97 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to even up the first-round series at … The post Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter

Apr 21, 2026 @ 8:38pm

VJ Edgecombe is incredibly gifted, but what makes him a truly impressive talent is how he has been able to adapt during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled in his first career NBA playoffs game, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-16 shooting in a 123-91 loss versus the Boston Celtics, but he […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe Injury: 76ers Star Exits Game Immediately After Scary Fall vs Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 7:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers star VJ Edgecombe took a scary-looking fall in the first quarter of tonight’s Game 2 versus the Boston Celtics. Edgecombe, 20, fell harshly to the ground after attempting to grab a rebound over Celtics big man Neemias Quetta. Edgecombe fell squarely on his back and was slow to get back up as play […] The post VJ Edgecombe Injury: 76ers Star Exits Game Immediately After Scary Fall vs Celtics appeared first on Heavy Sports.

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics

Apr 21, 2026 @ 6:33pm

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough battle in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics, and it’s not made easier by the current status of Sixers star big man Joel Embiid. The former NBA Most Valuable Player missed Game 1 of the series, which was a 123-91 loss for […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Celtics Game 2: Will Joel Embiid, Ron Harper Jr. Play?

Apr 21, 2026 @ 3:00pm

Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:26pm

The Philadelphia 76ers‘ official injury report for Game 2 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics is identical to their report for the first game of the series.It includes the expected absence of star center Joel Embiid, who has been ruled out of the game as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined appeared first on Heavy Sports.

76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:01pm