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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  ...

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Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission

The Philadelphia 76ers thwarted elimination by walloping the Boston Celtics 106-93 Thursday. Head coach Nick Nurse and the Sixers felt the energy from inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Yet Nurse downplayed the dominance on display during this NBA Playoffs game. He instead dropped an honest admission postgame. Especially when he got asked if this was […] The post Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Announces Important News Before Game 7 Between 76ers-Celtics

On Saturday, May 2, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics will meet for Game 7. While the date is decided, the time for tip-off was not revealed by the NBA right away. Following the conclusion of the Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves series, the NBA announced the start tie for the 76ers and the Celtics on […] The post NBA Announces Important News Before Game 7 Between 76ers-Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are refusing to go quietly. With their backs against the wall and their playoff lives on the line, the Sixers marched onto their home floor Thursday night and delivered a statement 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics to force a decisive Game 7. While Tyrese Maxey caught fire for 30 points and […] The post 76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George Sends Message to 76ers After Game 6 Stunner vs Celtics

After pulling off a difficult road victory to steal Game 5, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Boston Celtics on Thursday night for their Game 6 matchup. Paul George and his team put together another impressive victory. In 40 minutes of action, George checked in and shot 8-17 fro the field. He lit it up from […] The post Paul George Sends Message to 76ers After Game 6 Stunner vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid hits push-ups mid-game as Sixers fans go wild

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers took care of business on Thursday night, defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6. The victory means both teams will not play a decisive Game 7 in Boston on Saturday. In just his third game back from an appendectomy, Embiid dominated once again en route to the Sixers third […] The post Joel Embiid hits push-ups mid-game as Sixers fans go wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Doctor Outlines Potential Injury Timeline After Game 6 Exit

Jayson Tatum exited Game 6 with apparent calf injury. A doctor outlines possible timelines and risks as Celtics await MRI ahead of Game 7. The post Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Doctor Outlines Potential Injury Timeline After Game 6 Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6

Grant Hill was dropping bars during Thursday night’s game. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Hill was on the call for NBC during Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Hill busted out the craziest line about 76ers star Joel Embiid. … The post Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey sends clear threat to Celtics with fiery Game 6 half

The Philadelphia 76ers may have gone down 3-1 in their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics, but that has not sapped away the fight from them, not even for a little bit. After stealing Game 5 on the road with a dominant fourth quarter performance back on Tuesday, the 76ers are back at it again […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey sends clear threat to Celtics with fiery Game 6 half appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers: Odds, Injury Updates, How to Watch and More

Date: April 30, 2026Time: 8 p.m. ETVenue: Xfinity Mobile ArenaTV: PeacockStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 97.5 The Fanatic, 98.5 The Sports HubBuy tickets: Buy Celtics at 76ers tickets on StubHub On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Boston Celtics in an Eastern ...

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Celtics Receive Worrying Development Over Two Stars Before Massive Game 6

The Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics are suddenly left squarely in a position of great pressure.  How will they respond?  Against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5, the Celtics fell flat on their faces in front of their home fans, many of whom were seen ditching their seats and pointing toward the exits after yet another […] The post Celtics Receive Worrying Development Over Two Stars Before Massive Game 6 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers did what almost no one thought they could: win Game 5 on the road against the Boston Celtics and force a Game 6 back in Philly. The impressive 76ers win in Game 5 could not have been done without the services of Joel Embiid. The Sixers star returned for Game 4 after […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick

The Boston Celtics got hit with a haymaker of sorts in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. After a blowout win at Philadelphia in Game 4, the Celtics thought they would come home and simply take care of business and eliminate their long-time rivals in five games. The 76ers found themselves trailing by 13 points […] The post Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game

High-scoring affairs by individual players are becoming more commonplace in the modern NBA. Just this season, fans saw Bam Adebayo drop 83 points, which was the second most in a single game ever. Defenses turn up the intensity a few notches and refs swallow their whistles more come playoff time, though, which makes monstrous point […] The post Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare

The Philadelphia 76ers have a confident Joel Embiid despite an injury scare versus the Boston Celtics. Will he warm up and start for a crucial game 6 showdown in the NBA Playoffs? Embiid is dealing with a knee ailment. But Austin Krell of Sixers on SI (Sports Illustrated) revealed a new ailment update Wednesday. Yet […] The post Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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