Celtics Fans Unleash Taunting Chant At 76ers Following Game 1 Win originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Celtics began their NBA playoffs on Sunday with a commanding 123-91 victory over the 76ers, prompting Boston fans to take the opportunity to troll Philadelphia.Late in the fourth quarter, Celtics fans began chanting "We want Boston" in response to what 76ers fans were doing on Wednesday night.76ers fans were chanting "We want Boston" during their play-in game victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The winner of that game secured the seventh seed in the playoffs and faced the Celtics.Get your “We Want Boston” chants in now and Tuesday, because you’re not going to using your Game 5 tickets. pic.twitter.com/Wyth6dXsWT— Matt McCarthy (@MattMcCarthy985) April 19, 2026It's safe to say that 76ers fans might regret saying they wanted to face the Celtics after what Boston did to Philadelphia in Game 1.The Celtics seized control of the game right from the tip-off, and without their center, Joel Embiid, the 76ers may struggle to secure a victory.

Embiid underwent an appendectomy on April 9th and has not appeared in a game since his surgery. There is currently no timetable for when Embiid will return to the 76ers. If he doesn't come back within the next week, this series could end up having only three more games left to play.More NBA: Celtics Make Franchise History In NBA Playoffs Game 1 Win Vs. 76ers