The Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden. The Celtics lead the series 1–0 after their recent win. This game will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will air on NBC.
Philadelphia, coached by Nick Nurse, looks to bounce back after losing 123-91 in the first game. The team has a postseason record of 1-1. The Celtics, led by Joe Mazzulla, aim to continue their success at home. They have a postseason record of 1-0 and finished second in the Eastern Conference during the regular season.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for another game against the Boston Celtics. The last time these two teams met, the 76ers lost by 32 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 21 points and 8 assists, but it was not enough to secure a win.
Tyrese Maxey has been a key player for the 76ers this season. He averaged 28.3 points per game during the regular season. His performance will be crucial as they face the Celtics again.
Joel Embiid will not be available for this game. He is recovering from an appendectomy. The team will have to rely on other players to step up in his absence.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics recently had a dominant performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. They won by 32 points with a score of 123-91. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring with 25 and 26 points, respectively. Sam Hauser also contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds.
In a close game against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics came out on top with a 113-108 victory. Baylor Scheierman was the standout player, scoring 30 points. Ron Harper Jr., despite dealing with an ankle issue, added 27 points to help secure the win.
The Celtics’ season stats show strong offensive and defensive capabilities. They average 123 points per game and hold opponents to 91 points. Their three-point shooting is effective, making 16 threes per game, while defensively, they allow only 4 threes per game.
Betting Prediction
The Boston Celtics are strong on both ends of the court. They score 123 points per game and allow only 91 points. This gives them a clear edge in their games.
The Philadelphia 76ers score 100 points per game and allow 110 points. Their defense struggles to stop opponents, making it hard to win against top teams. The Celtics’ offense can take advantage of this weakness.
Boston’s three-point shooting is effective, with 16 made per game. The 76ers allow 11.5 threes per game, which could lead to a big scoring night for Boston. This shooting strength might help them cover the spread.
- Pick: Celtics -14.0
