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76ers Defeat Celtics in Crucial Playoff Game

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers45-37
113
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics56-26
97

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Philadelphia 76ers 113, Boston Celtics 97, 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?

Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 113-97 at TD Garden on April 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.

In a pivotal playoff matchup, the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Boston Celtics with a final score of 113-97, taking a crucial lead in the series now tied at 2-2. This game, held at TD Garden, showcased the intensity and competitiveness expected in a playoff setting, with both teams battling for an advantage in the Eastern Conference series.

The Celtics entered this game with a strong home record of 56-26 for the season and had been performing well at home, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, with an average of 119.6 points scored and 108.4 points allowed. They were on a two-game winning streak and had won their last five home games. However, the 76ers, with a season record of 45-37, were also in good form, winning six of their last ten games and averaging 118.0 points scored against 114.8 points allowed. They too were on a two-game winning streak, which added to the anticipation surrounding this matchup.

Historically, the Celtics had a slight edge over the 76ers in their recent meetings, with a head-to-head record of 5-3. In their last encounter on March 2, 2026, the Celtics had secured a convincing 114-98 victory at home. However, the 76ers had previously defeated the Celtics in a close game on November 12, 2025, with a score of 102-100, indicating that both teams were capable of competing at a high level.

In terms of injuries, the Celtics were dealing with the day-to-day status of star player Jayson Tatum due to a knee issue, which could have impacted their performance. The 76ers were similarly affected, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also listed as day-to-day with a finger injury. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, and both teams were keenly aware of the potential impact.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this fixture, with DraftKings setting the spread at -10.5 in favor of the Celtics, indicating they were expected to win by a significant margin. The total points line was set at 214.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline odds showed the Celtics at -440, while the 76ers were at +340, further emphasizing the Celtics' status as favorites.

As the game unfolded, it became clear that the 76ers were able to capitalize on their opportunities. Key plays in the fourth quarter included a 15-foot step back jumpshot by Tyrese Maxey, followed by a 25-foot three-point jumper assisted by him, which extended their lead significantly. The Celtics struggled to close the gap, with Jaylen Brown contributing with free throws but unable to shift the momentum back in their favor.

The final quarter saw the 76ers maintain control, with Maxey's fadeaway jump shot and Dominick Barlow's free throws sealing the victory. The Celtics, despite their efforts, could not recover, and the game concluded with the 76ers securing a commanding win.

Overall, this game highlighted the 76ers' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while the Celtics will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they head into the next game of this tightly contested series.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsBOS -10.5 214.5 o -110 / u -110 Philadelphia 76ers +340 · Boston Celtics -440

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Injury report

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

Leaders

  • PointsJayson Tatum24Boston Celtics
  • AssistsPayton Pritchard6Boston Celtics
  • ReboundsJayson Tatum16Boston Celtics
  • PointsJoel Embiid33Philadelphia 76ers
  • AssistsJoel Embiid8Philadelphia 76ers
  • ReboundsTyrese Maxey10Philadelphia 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 goals39-7836-89
Field goal %5040
Three-pointers15-4211-39
Three-point %3628
Free throws20-2314-23
Free throw %8761
Rebounds4749
Offensive rebounds515
Defensive rebounds4234
Assists2425
Steals56
Blocks30
Turnovers912
Team turnovers10
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1012
Fast-break points59
Points in the paint3440
Fouls2017
Largest lead1713
Lead changes44
Time in front4256

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter65-66VJ Edgecombe makes 26-foot running jump shot (Paul George assists)
  2. 3rd Quarter65-68Jaylen Brown makes 9-foot two point shot
  3. 3rd Quarter67-68Joel Embiid makes dunk (Paul George assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter67-71Jayson Tatum makes 25-foot three point jumper
  5. 3rd Quarter70-71Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
  6. 3rd Quarter70-74Payton Pritchard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
  7. 3rd Quarter70-76Jaylen Brown makes running layup (Jordan Walsh assists)
  8. 3rd Quarter70-77Luka Garza makes free throw 1 of 2
  9. 3rd Quarter70-78Luka Garza makes free throw 2 of 2
  10. 3rd Quarter73-78Andre Drummond makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  11. 3rd Quarter73-81Jayson Tatum makes 27-foot three pointer
  12. 3rd Quarter76-81Quentin Grimes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
  13. 3rd Quarter76-83Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
  14. 3rd Quarter79-83Paul George makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  15. 3rd Quarter79-84Jayson Tatum makes free throw 1 of 2
  16. 3rd Quarter82-84Quentin Grimes makes 25-foot three pointer (Paul George assists)
  17. 3rd Quarter82-86Jayson Tatum makes 4-foot two point shot
  18. 3rd Quarter85-86Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot three pointer
  19. 4th Quarter88-86Paul George makes 27-foot three pointer (Joel Embiid assists)
  20. 4th Quarter90-86Joel Embiid makes 13-foot fade away jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  21. 4th Quarter90-89Sam Hauser makes 23-foot three pointer (Jaylen Brown assists)
  22. 4th Quarter92-89Joel Embiid makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
  23. 4th Quarter94-89Tyrese Maxey makes two point shot
  24. 4th Quarter94-92Sam Hauser makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
  25. 4th Quarter95-92Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 3
  26. 4th Quarter96-92Quentin Grimes makes free throw 2 of 3
  27. 4th Quarter97-92Quentin Grimes makes free throw 3 of 3
  28. 4th Quarter97-94Neemias Queta makes alley oop layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
  29. 4th Quarter100-94Quentin Grimes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joel Embiid assists)
  30. 4th Quarter102-94Joel Embiid makes 13-foot two point shot
  31. 4th Quarter103-94Joel Embiid makes free throw 1 of 2
  32. 4th Quarter104-94Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
  33. 4th Quarter106-94Tyrese Maxey makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
  34. 4th Quarter109-94VJ Edgecombe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
  35. 4th Quarter109-95Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
  36. 4th Quarter109-96Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 4th Quarter111-96Tyrese Maxey makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
  38. 4th Quarter112-96Dominick Barlow makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 4th Quarter113-96Dominick Barlow makes free throw 2 of 2
  40. 4th Quarter113-97Amari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2

Win probability

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

Venue

  • TD GardenBoston, MA
  • Attendance19156
  • OfficialsJames Williams, Brian Forte, Kevin Scott

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