Jayson Tatum notched a double-double with 19 points and 14 boards, but Joe Mazzulla’s squad will need more scoring punch from the backcourt after Derrick White and Payton Pritchard were held to a combined 12 points on Tuesday.The defensive priority for the C's tonight will be cooling off Philly’s hot hands. In the Game 2 loss, Boston allowed 19 triples, including six from rookie VJ Edgecombe and timely buckets from Tyrese Maxey. With the series shifting to the Xfinity Mobile Arena and Joel Embiid (appendectomy) still listed as doubtful, the Celtics have a prime opportunity to reclaim home-court control.Follow along right here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 3 between the Celtics and 76ers.Celtics vs. 76ers score1234FCeltics29255476ers242347Celtics vs. 76ers live updates, highlights from Game 38:31 p.m.: It's time for the third quarter in Philadelphia.The Celtics hold onto a seven-point lead and are 24 minutes away from a Game 3 win.

Let's see how the second half unfolds.Halftime: Celtics 54, 76ers 478:16 p.m.: At halftime, the Celtics lead by seven.Defense ➡️ Offense 👌 pic.twitter.com/ZZfjQ71aat— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 25, 2026It was a back-and-forth half with both teams shooting over 40% from the field. In the second half, expect both offenses, especially from behind the arc, to be the catalyst for both teams looking for a 2-1 series lead.8:08 p.m.: As halftime approaches, the Celtics still lead by five. Brown is the only scorer on either side in double digits with 11.8:01 p.m.: George suffered a blow and needed to be checked on by trainers, but he's all good to go.

Though, it's a second foul on Brown.It's 43-38 with 5:46 remaining.7:50 p.m.: The Celtics have hit four straight threes to take a 10-point lead. But, on the other end, Paul George makes his first shot of the night.7:47 p.m.: It's an eight-point lead for Boston, with Derrick White nailing another three after a Baylor Scheierman rebound.End of the first quarter: Celtics 29, 76ers 247:41 p.m.: At the end of the first, the Celtics lead by five.Tatum and Brown lead scoring with six and seven, respectively.7:37 p.m.: Boston has a six point lead, with Tatum hitting a three pointer to give the Celtics their largest lead of the game.7:31 p.m.: With three minutes left in the first, it's a tie game.

Both teams started cold from the field but have since exchanged shot after shot.7:28 p.m.: The teams are going back-and-forth in Philadelphia.After Maxey hits a layup to give the 76ers a four-point lead, Nikola Vucevic nails a three to cut the lead to one.7:25 p.m.: Payton Pritchard ties the game, making his first three of the night. Then, on the other side, the Celtics get Edgecombe to take a difficult shot and miss.Boston can't score on the other end, and Maxey hits his first three to quickly take the lead; but then, Brown responds with one of his own.7:22 p.m.: Five minutes into the first, the Celtics trail by three. Philadelphia is currently on a 9-2 run.7:17 p.m.: After taking a 4-0 lead, the Celtics have given up seven straight as the 76ers take their first lead.It's 7-4 Sixers early on.7:13 p.m.: After a stop, the Celtics capitalize on the other end of the floor, with Jaylen Brown scoring the first two points of the game.7:13 p.m.: We are underway in Philadelphia.The 76ers have the first possession.7:04 p.m.: It's time for tipoff.Will the Celtics retake the series lead or will Philadelphia win two straight?6:55 p.m.: After a cold shooting performance in Game 2 where they shot just 26% from deep, Joe Mazzulla’s squad will need a significant bounce-back from its supporting cast to complement Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.The defensive priority will be containing Tyrese Maxey and rookie standout Edgecombe, who combined for 59 points on Tuesday to steal home-court advantage. 6:45 p.m.: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had 30 points in Philadelphia's Game 2 win, and tonight, he looks to become one of the youngest players ever to have consecutive 30+ point games in the postseason.The doors to VJ Maxx are opening soon 🔥Watch Celtics-76ers Game 3 on @primevideo, coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET 🍿 pic.twitter.com/GD6llTVQUs— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) April 24, 20266:34 p.m.: Here is tonight's starting five for Boston, and it's the usuals.Tonight’s Starting 5️⃣@DraftKingspic.twitter.com/Yh426fKTNu— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 24, 20266:26 p.m.: Jayson Tatum and Boston are getting some warmups in.Jayson Tatum made this tri