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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.

Sixers begin playoffs in Boston with Sunday matinee

Sixers begin playoffs in Boston with Sunday matinee

The Sixers will hope to steal Game 1 on the road in Boston.

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.”

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.

For one Celtics x-factor, this 76ers series was a long time coming

For one Celtics x-factor, this 76ers series was a long time coming

Jordan Walsh could be one of the Celtics’ most important players when they face the 76ers on Sunday.

Bruins-Sabres Round 1 PREVIEW: Atlantic Antagonism

Bruins-Sabres Round 1 PREVIEW: Atlantic Antagonism

The Bruins and the Sabres face off once again in the playoffs after almost two decades!

Minimizing Maxey, protecting the rim, and hitting the boards: three things Boston can carry over vs. Philly

Minimizing Maxey, protecting the rim, and hitting the boards: three things Boston can carry over vs. Philly

Boston’s four meetings vs the 76ers showed some advantages they can take to the playoffs

NHL releases full Bruins-Sabres first round schedule

NHL releases full Bruins-Sabres first round schedule

They waited as long as possible.

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.

Jayson Tatum is ready for the playoffs

Jayson Tatum is ready for the playoffs

On Friday, Tatum talked to the media before the Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.

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.

CelticsBlog predictions: hot takes edition

CelticsBlog predictions: hot takes edition

The CelticsBlog crew shares their bold, strange, and possibly regrettable takes for Boston’s upcoming playoff run.