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After nearly a decade of disappointing their fans in the spring time, the Sixers are in a no-lose situation as they open the NBA’s second season on Sunday afternoon in Boston. Expectations couldn’t be lower for the Sixers as the Celtics are the consensus pick to win the East. It’s probably fair to say that […]
Could the Sixers upset the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs? It feels highly unlikely, but it would be revenge over four decades in the making. This spring will be the NBA-record 23rd time the two franchises have met in the postseason. It’s a rivalry that favors Boston historically, and, really, in 2026 […]
BOSTON — This could be Jordan Walsh’s moment, the moment that Brad Stevens envisioned when he drafted a 19-year-old propspet out of Arkansas in 2023. Back then, Walsh was long, athletic defender that the Celtics hoped could eventually mold into someone who could lock down some of the NBA’s best offensive talents. Walsh never really […]
A Scarlet Knight in Boston’s Rotation For Ron Harper Jr., the journey has been about patience, growth, and finding his role on a championship-caliber roster. After grinding his way into the league, Harper has carved out a role with the Celtics as a versatile wing—someone who can defend multiple positions, space the floor, and provide […]
Herald Six bold predictions for Celtics-76ers playoff series Globe 76ers star Joel Embiid out for Game 1 vs. Celtics Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have been teammates for nine years, and the Celtics’ duo think they are still getting better The Celtics enter the postseason set up for one of their most impressive playoff runs in […]
The Boston Celtics will enter the playoffs facing a highly familiar opponent. Their upcoming series will mark the 23rd postseason meeting between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, underscoring one of the league’s most enduring rivalries. The two teams also met four times during the regular season. While Jayson Tatum did not appear in any of those matchups, […]
Of the last 20 games of Boston’s regular season, 13 featured a starting lineup of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta. Despite Tatum’s late entry into the lineup, that 5-man combo is third in total minutes together this year, sporting a +7 net scoring advantage (per 100 possessions). It’s a […]
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to meet for the 23rd time in the NBA playoffs on Sunday, reigniting one of the league’s most historic rivalries. To coach Joe Mazzulla, this Sixers team in particular presents a challenge for the C’s. “Philly’s a great team, as you saw throughout the season, and to […]
Herald Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum makes admission ahead of playoff opener Globe The rest of us had doubts, but it seems these Celtics knew how good they could be all along Younger fans may not know, but there’s real history in a Celtics-Sixers playoff series, and other thoughts How are Jaylen Brown’s numbers looking since […]
Herald Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum makes admission ahead of playoff opener Globe The rest of us had doubts, but it seems these Celtics knew how good they could be all along Younger fans may not know, but there’s real history in a Celtics-Sixers playoff series, and other thoughts How are Jaylen Brown’s numbers looking since Jayson Tatum returned for the Celtics? Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown a...
For approximately the billionth time in franchise history, the Sixers will be taking on the Boston Celtics in a playoff series. Philadelphia has the chance to beat their rival in the postseason for the first time since 1983. They’re 0-for-3 in the Joel Embiid era. It’s safe to say the deck is stacked against them […]
Jayson Tatum wasn’t sure he was going to be here. “I get the opportunity to be a part of this team and play in the playoffs — I couldn’t be more grateful,” Tatum said at his media session on Friday. “I think there’s just more of a sense of gratitude than ever. Not that I […]
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Celtics are the odds-on favorite to reach the NBA Finals, so the Sixers are understandably huge underdogs to extend their season beyond the next four-to-seven games. If there is any silver lining in this particular matchup, Philadelphia […]
The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia Sixers in the first round of the playoffs, and it is safe to say that they are the clear favorites. The Sixers have the 18th-best net rating (-0.3 per Cleaning The Glass) and will have to play without their best player, Joël Embiid. In the meantime, the Celtics […]
BOSTON — Jrue Holiday’s two-year tenure in Boston technically ended in May. After he was traded from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers, Jrue and his wife, Lauren, packed up their family and moved to Portland, where the two-time NBA champion would join a younger, up-and-coming squad hoping to punch their first ticket to the […]
Jaylen Brown just put together the best season of his career and it wasn’t particularly close. Averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, Brown showed that not only can he be the number one option on a playoff team, but he can be the number one on a really good playoff team. […]
The playoffs bring out something different in us. Suddenly, media and fans alike have takes they need to get on record — not because it’s right, necessarily, but because there’s a chance it might be. And if it is, well, you’ll be hearing about it for the next six months. The other 480 takes that […]
Herald Four things to know about 76ers entering Celtics playoff matchup Celtics’ first-round opponent finalized after 76ers-Magic play-in game Globe 5 things to know about the Celtics’ first-round playoff opponent Philadelphia fans chant ‘We want Boston’ ahead of playoff series vs. Celtics Celtics to face Philadelphia 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs With Tyrese […]
Herald Four things to know about 76ers entering Celtics playoff matchup Celtics’ first-round opponent finalized after 76ers-Magic play-in game Globe 5 things to know about the Celtics' first-round playoff opponent Philadelphia fans chant 'We want Boston' ahead of playoff series vs. Celtics Celtics to face Philadelphia 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs With Tyrese Maxey, 76ers can make this a challenging series for Celtics The 76ers and Celtics took different paths to the playoff...
Close your eyes and think about the kid you always matched up against growing up. Little League, Pee Wee hoops, doesn’t matter. Just picture that little stinker and that matchup. Physical. Annoying. A little chippy. Probably would give you wet willies when you weren’t looking. And no matter how many times you played them, it […]
The Boston Celtics are going to be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs this season after they beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 in the Play-In Tournament. This is the 23rd time that Boston and Philadelphia have faced off against each other, the most in NBA playoff history. The […]
Pressure usually feels obvious this time of year. You know who it’s on, you know what’s at stake, and you know exactly who’s going to hear about it if things go sideways. This Celtics team is a little different. The expectations are obviously real and earned, but they’re not overwhelming. The core has already proven […]
The Philadelphia 76ers survived the NBA play-in tournament with Wednesday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. Now, they’ll face their next — and far greater — challenge: the Boston Celtics. For the fourth time in eight years, Boston and Philadelphia will meet in a best-of-seven series. Historically, the Celtics have dominated, winning each of their […]
Ladies and gentlemen, postseason basketball has arrived! The seventh-seed Sixers welcomed the eighth-seed Orlando Magic to Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly on Wednesday night for an Eastern Conference battle in the Play-In Tournament. The reward for the winner? A date with the Boston Celtics in the first round of the actual NBA Playoffs, starting […]
Alright, round four. The first three have just gone so well. With their win over the Orlando Magic in the Play-In tournament, the Sixers’ 2026 playoff position is finally set in stone. They will be the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the second-seeded Boston Celtics. Now that they officially have […]