Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers – April 19, 2026
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off in the first round of the playoffs, marking their 23rd postseason meeting, with the Celtics leading 15-7 historically. The Celtics enter the game injury-free, while the 76ers will be without Joel Embiid due to an appendectomy. Key matchups include Derrick White against Tyrese Maxey, who has excelled against Boston this season. The Celtics aim to leverage Embiid’s absence to secure an early series advantage.
