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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics

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.

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Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1

The Philadelphia 76ers were not their best selves in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, as they lost 123-91. From the beginning of the game until the end, the 76ers couldn’t find a rhythm, and they were fighting from behind throughout. The offense was not very effective, as they shot 39% from the field and […] The post Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs

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.

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76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

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.

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Is Jayson Tatum Playing vs 76ers for First Time This Season?

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.

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Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

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.

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Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

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.

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76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge

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.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries

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.

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76ers Fans Slammed With Rant About Regret Before Celtics Game

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.

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Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are resuming hostilities this spring in the NBA playoffs, and that’s a familiar and secure event for long-time basketball fans. Theis marks the 23rd time Boston and Philadelphia have met in the NBA playoffs, and the Celtics hold a decisive 15-7 edge in the series. The 76ers have […] The post Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season. They were expected to struggle as they were without superstar Jayson Tatum for the majority of the season as he rehabbed from last season’s Achilles injury. Tatum was able to return late in the year and fellow star Jaylen Brown had already led the Celtics to a […] The post Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance

The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics Receive Key News Ahead of Playoff Series vs 76ers

A smattering of “we want Boston” chants broke out with just over 60 seconds remaining in last night’s game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. Those fans’ confidence is admirable and unyielding, but perhaps wrong place, wrong time. The 76ers secured a 12-point victory inside blissful Xfinity Mobile Arena and punched their ticket into the playoffs. […] The post Boston Celtics Receive Key News Ahead of Playoff Series vs 76ers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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