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Celtics fans mock 76ers with “We Want Boston” chants as Boston dominates Game 1, crushing Philadelphia 123-91 after pre-series confidence backfires badly for Philly supporters.
The Boston Celtics returned to playoff basketball on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden with a statement. Philadelphia came in having beaten Orlando in the play-in round, and their fans chanting for this exact matchup. Boston answered with a 123-91 dismantling that was never close, never complicated, and never in doubt.It was also Jayson Tatum’s first […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Drops Honest Admission After Playoff Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, falling 123-91 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Boston led by 15 after the first quarter and never trailed, eventually building a 35-point advantage in what became the franchise’s largest opening-game playoff win. One silver lining was that rookie VJ Edgecombe gained […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers may have to ride out the rest of their season without the services of The Process. 76ers center Joel Embiid missed Sunday’s Game 1 against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Philadelphia then went on to get thumped by the Celtics, losing the first-round series opener by a final … The post Troubling update emerges about Joel Embiid’s status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers began their 2026 playoff run with a dud by losing to the Boston Celtics by a score of 123-91. This game was uncompetitive essentially from the opening tip, and casts a major doubt over whether or not the 76ers will be able to even challenge Boston in this series, let […] The post Nick Nurse hits 76ers with ‘absolutely unacceptable’ mic drop after 32-point Game 1 loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Celtics were a determined group as they started their run in the 2026 NBA playoff with a spectacular 123-91 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers in their Eastern Conference series opener. Jaylen Brown on tonight’s historic margin of victory: “We’re ready. We’re prepared.” “It sets the tone and reflects our focus and our intensity.” […] The post Jaylen Brown did not stutter about Celtics’ 32-point Game 1 demolition of 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Things didn’t go super smoothly for Philadelphia 76ers star rookie V.J. Edgecombe in his postseason debut in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.If given the opportunity, Edgecombe probably would have drawn things up differently – both individually and from a team perspective.76ers Were Blasted by Boston Celtics in V.J. Edgecombe’s Playoff DebutThe 76ers were thoroughly […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Boston Celtics fans were feeling ruthless late during their team’s Game 1 blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics beat the 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Celtics never trailed, and led by as much as 35 at one point. With the game … The post Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers had a rough start to the playoffs, losing 123-91 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. They came into the game with not much rest, like other teams, as they had to earn their spot earlier in the week with the Play-In Tournament. Nonetheless, the 76ers knew what they were up against, […] The post 76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers face a grueling postseason start as Joel Embiid remains sidelined after undergoing surgery just before the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics without star center Joel Embiid on Sunday. The post When Is Joel Embiid Coming Back? Latest Return Timeline for 76ers Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to open the NBA playoffs on a high note against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. They’ll be without star center Joel Embiid during Game 1 of the first round matchup. The 76ers ruled out Embiid on Sunday as he recovers from an appendectomy. Embiid underwent the surprise surgery on April […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing today? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway and a betting prediction and pick for this Eastern Conference Game 1 showdown is offered. The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers with the Celtics coming in as favorites to take the lead in the series by winning Game 1. Check the NBA odds series for the Celtics-76ers prediction and […] The post 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers may be without one of their key players in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup on Sunday.
After a successful NBA Play-In game against the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers cracked the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Sixers are taking on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the first round. Heading into the matchup, the Celtics have a clean injury report. That includes Jayson Tatum, who returned to the court less than […] The post Is Jayson Tatum Playing vs 76ers for First Time This Season? appeared first on Heavy Sports.
In this series, we have two passionate fan bases coming head-to-head as the 76ers take on the Celtics.
Apart from Joel Embiid, both 76ers and Celtics enjoy healthy injury reports.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ official injury report for Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics features an expected – and impactful – absence.Unsurprisingly, Sixers star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the first game of the series as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent last week. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence appeared first on Heavy Sports.
There’s no summer vacation when it comes to planning next season’s fantasy basketball roster. And managers who snooze on offseason moves and roster shifts can pay the price next season. Teams both in the playoffs and out of contention are expected to be active when free agency opens on June 30. ...
The Philadelphia 76ers will need everyone to contribute if they’re going to make any noise in the postseason, especially with star center Joel Embiid sidelined for at least the beginning of postseason play.One Sixers player in particular, though, has been named the team’s biggest playoff X-factor by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. That player is […] The post Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shorthanded 76ers face Celtics in playoffs without Joel Embiid after surgery, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Boston against Tyrese Maxey, Paul George in a challenging playoff scenario.
The Philadelphia 76ers played a sensational game against the Orlando Magic to get past the Play-In round, and they get the opportunity to move on to play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. This is going to be a major challenge for head coach Nick Nurse and his players. Nick Nurse on the Boston Celtics: […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series. Mazzulla addressed the 76ers’ season thus far and why he isn’t underestimating them, per WEEI’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As Philadelphia 76ers fans realized that a first-round series against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs was on its way, the Xfinity Mobile Arena crowd was pumped with confidence. “We want Boston” chants fired off moments before the Sixers played their victory song. The Orlando Magic were put away with a score of […] The post 76ers Fans Slammed With Rant About Regret Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
