After a challenging 2024-25 season, the Sixers secured a playoff spot by defeating the Magic, earning the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. They will face the No. 2 Celtics in the first round, starting with Game 1 on April 19 at TD Garden. The teams split their regular-season matchups, and the Sixers are seeking their first playoff series win against the Celtics since 1982. Sixers coach Nick Nurse acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the seasoned Celtics team.
