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Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/19/26

Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/19/26

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

The Boston Celtics have rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers demolished with ease by Celtics in Game 1

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers demolished with ease by Celtics in Game 1

It was a tale of two teams on completely different levels of play Sunday afternoon when the Sixers were smacked 123-91 in Game 1 by the Celtics.

Sixers completely outclassed by Celtics in Game 1 disaster

Sixers completely outclassed by Celtics in Game 1 disaster

The Sixers were underdogs heading in, but a litany of unforced errors led to a Celtics blowout.

5 Sixers thoughts after their Game 1 stinker in Boston

5 Sixers thoughts after their Game 1 stinker in Boston

Well, that didn’t go very well.

The Sixers picked the wrong coverage

The Sixers picked the wrong coverage

Philadelphia chose aggression, but Boston turned it into opportunity. The Celtics dissected the Sixers’ hedge coverage possession after possession, generating elite looks at the rim.

What is the ideal role for Boston’s bench players against the 76ers?

What is the ideal role for Boston’s bench players against the 76ers?

The Celtics’ incredible depth provides paths to contribute from multiple players.

Joe Mazzulla explains why Celtics face ‘tough test’ in first round vs. Sixers

Joe Mazzulla explains why Celtics face ‘tough test’ in first round vs. Sixers

“I think they’re a very, very well-balanced team.”

Looking back at the Sixers’ regular season meetings against Boston

Looking back at the Sixers’ regular season meetings against Boston

The Sixers will look to carry over some modest regular season success against Boston into the postseason.

How does Boston view this series? We asked CelticsBlog

How does Boston view this series? We asked CelticsBlog

For a little perspective from the enemy, we talked to Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog about facing the Sixers.

Boston faces a tricky equation against Philadelphia’s speed

Boston faces a tricky equation against Philadelphia’s speed

The Celtics enter the series as clear favorites, but the matchup is more complex than it looks. Turnovers and pace, driven by Philadelphia’s small guards, could disrupt Boston’s control.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/18/26

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/18/26

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