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Celtics Dominate 76ers in Crucial Playoff Game

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers45-37
91
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics56-26
123

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 123, Philadelphia 76ers 91, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden on April 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics delivered a commanding performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning decisively with a final score of 123-91. This victory marks an important moment in the playoff series, which is now tied at 2-2. The Celtics showcased their strength at TD Garden, where they have maintained an impressive home record of 56-26 this season. Their recent form has been particularly strong, with an 8-2 record over the last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 119.6 points scored while allowing 108.4 points during this stretch, highlighting their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.

In contrast, the 76ers, who finished the season with a 45-37 record, have been less consistent. They hold a 6-4 record in their last ten games, also riding a two-game winning streak into this matchup. However, they averaged 118.0 points scored and allowed 114.8 points during this period, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities that the Celtics exploited. The 76ers' away record of 3-3 in their last six games suggests challenges in securing victories on the road, which was evident in this game.

Historically, the Celtics have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the 76ers, boasting a 5-3 record against them over the last two seasons. In their previous encounters this season, the Celtics won 114-98 at home on March 2, while the 76ers narrowly edged them out 102-100 in a close contest on November 12. The Celtics' ability to perform well at home has been a significant factor in their success against Philadelphia.

In terms of player availability, both teams faced injury concerns. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum was listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue, which could have impacted their lineup. The 76ers also had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope listed as day-to-day with a finger injury. The absence of either player could influence their respective teams' performance, particularly in a high-stakes playoff environment.

The betting market reflected the Celtics' strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -12.5 in favor of Boston. The total points line was set at 217.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. The moneyline odds indicated a significant belief in a Celtics victory, with Boston at -850.0 and Philadelphia at 575.0.

Conditions at TD Garden were likely favorable for the home team, providing a supportive atmosphere for the Celtics. Fans rallied behind their team, contributing to the Celtics' dominant display on the court. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of impressive scoring plays, including a 24-foot three-point jumper by Jordan Walsh and a 23-foot three-point jumper from Ron Harper Jr., showcasing the Celtics' offensive depth.

The Celtics' ability to maintain control throughout the game was evident as they consistently extended their lead. By the fourth quarter, they had built a significant advantage, with the score reaching 120-85 before the 76ers managed to add a few more points. The final score of 123-91 underscored the Celtics' dominance in this crucial playoff matchup.

As the series continues, both teams will need to address their injury concerns and strategize for the next game. The Celtics will look to capitalize on their home court advantage, while the 76ers will need to regroup and find ways to improve their defensive performance if they hope to reclaim the series lead.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsBOS -12.5 217.5 o -108 / u -112 Philadelphia 76ers +575 · Boston Celtics -850

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Injury report

  • Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
  • Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers

Leaders

  • PointsJaylen Brown26Boston Celtics
  • AssistsJayson Tatum7Boston Celtics
  • ReboundsJayson Tatum11Boston Celtics
  • PointsTyrese Maxey21Philadelphia 76ers
  • AssistsTyrese Maxey8Philadelphia 76ers
  • ReboundsKelly Oubre Jr.7Philadelphia 76ers

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2119.6 scored · 108.4 allowed per game5-0 at home

  • W113-108vs Orlando MagicApr 12
  • W144-118vs New Orleans PelicansApr 10
  • L106-112at New York KnicksApr 9
  • W113-102vs Charlotte HornetsApr 8
  • W115-101vs Toronto RaptorsApr 5
  • W133-101at Milwaukee BucksApr 4
  • W147-129at Miami HeatApr 1
  • L102-112at Atlanta HawksMar 30
  • W114-99at Charlotte HornetsMar 29
  • W109-102vs Atlanta HawksMar 27

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2118 scored · 114.8 allowed per game3-3 away

  • W126-106vs Milwaukee BucksApr 12
  • W105-94at Indiana PacersApr 10
  • L102-113at Houston RocketsApr 10
  • L102-115at San Antonio SpursApr 7
  • L93-116vs Detroit PistonsApr 4
  • W115-103vs Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 3
  • W153-131at Washington WizardsApr 1
  • L109-119at Miami HeatMar 30
  • W118-114at Charlotte HornetsMar 28
  • W157-137vs Chicago BullsMar 25

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Boston-26W2.68356
New York329L1.64653
Toronto1036W1.56146
Philadelphia1137W2.54945
Brooklyn3662L3.24420

Box score

StatPhiladelphia 76ersBoston Celtics
Field goals35-9045-90
Field goal %3950
Three-pointers4-2316-44
Three-point %1736
Free throws17-2317-22
Free throw %7477
Rebounds4043
Offensive rebounds115
Defensive rebounds2938
Assists2031
Steals37
Blocks13
Turnovers148
Team turnovers12
Technical fouls10
Technical fouls, total10
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers223
Fast-break points1020
Points in the paint5842
Fouls2021
Largest lead035
Lead changes00
Time in front099

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter58-79Nikola Vucevic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
  2. 3rd Quarter58-81Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
  3. 3rd Quarter58-83Jaylen Brown makes dunk (Derrick White assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter59-83Paul George makes free throw 1 of 2
  5. 3rd Quarter60-83Paul George makes free throw 2 of 2
  6. 3rd Quarter62-83VJ Edgecombe makes 1-foot running dunk (Quentin Grimes assists)
  7. 3rd Quarter62-85Jaylen Brown makes driving layup (Jayson Tatum assists)
  8. 3rd Quarter64-85Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (VJ Edgecombe assists)
  9. 3rd Quarter65-85Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 1
  10. 3rd Quarter65-88Payton Pritchard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Luka Garza assists)
  11. 3rd Quarter65-91Jaylen Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
  12. 3rd Quarter67-91Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 4-foot two point shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  13. 3rd Quarter67-93Jaylen Brown makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
  14. 3rd Quarter69-93Tyrese Maxey makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
  15. 3rd Quarter69-95Jaylen Brown makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
  16. 3rd Quarter71-95Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
  17. 4th Quarter73-95Quentin Grimes makes 18-foot turnaround jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  18. 4th Quarter73-98Sam Hauser makes 30-foot running pullup jump shot (Jayson Tatum assists)
  19. 4th Quarter73-101Sam Hauser makes 25-foot running jump shot (Jayson Tatum assists)
  20. 4th Quarter75-101Quentin Grimes makes driving layup
  21. 4th Quarter75-103Neemias Queta makes dunk (Payton Pritchard assists)
  22. 4th Quarter75-105Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
  23. 4th Quarter75-107Payton Pritchard makes driving layup (Neemias Queta assists)
  24. 4th Quarter78-107Quentin Grimes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
  25. 4th Quarter78-108Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
  26. 4th Quarter78-109Neemias Queta makes free throw 2 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter80-109Adem Bona makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Quentin Grimes assists)
  28. 4th Quarter80-110Payton Pritchard makes free throw 2 of 2
  29. 4th Quarter82-110Justin Edwards makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
  30. 4th Quarter82-111Luka Garza makes free throw 1 of 2
  31. 4th Quarter82-112Luka Garza makes free throw 2 of 2
  32. 4th Quarter83-112Dalen Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
  33. 4th Quarter83-115Jordan Walsh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
  34. 4th Quarter85-115Dominick Barlow makes 2-foot reverse layup (Dalen Terry assists)
  35. 4th Quarter85-117Ron Harper Jr. makes two point shot
  36. 4th Quarter85-120Ron Harper Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Walsh assists)
  37. 4th Quarter87-120Trendon Watford makes 2-foot driving floating jump shot
  38. 4th Quarter89-120Trendon Watford makes driving layup
  39. 4th Quarter91-120Trendon Watford makes running layup (Dalen Terry assists)
  40. 4th Quarter91-123Baylor Scheierman makes 25-foot running jump shot (Jordan Walsh assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Boston Celtics, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.

Venue

  • TD GardenBoston, MA
  • Attendance19156
  • OfficialsPat Fraher, Scott Foster, Tre Maddox

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