Celtics vs. 76ers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 1 of NBA Playoffs Series originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Celtics will begin their quest for a 19th NBA championship when they face the 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round series.By clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed well before the end of the regular season, Boston secured home-court advantage and was able to rest key players down the stretch. Philadelphia, meanwhile, had to fight its way out of the Play-In Tournament in order to clinch a postseason berth.The Celtics will certainly have an overall talent advantage in the series opener, as Sixers star Joel Embiid is listed as out on the team's injury report.

The former NBA MVP underwent surgery on April 9 after being diagnosed with appendicitis, and he is still recovering.Still, Boston cannot overlook a Philadelphia squad led by All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who averaged a career-high 28.3 points per game during the regular season.Follow along right here for live updates from Game 1 between the Celtics and 76ers.Celtics vs. 76ers score1234F76ers182825Celtics333131Celtics vs. 76ers live updates, highlights from Game 1(All times Eastern)3:10 p.m. — Jayson Tatum drives to the rim for an easy layup, extending the Celtics' lead to 30 points with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.End of third quarter: Celtics 95, 76ers 713:05 p.m. — Jaylen Brown scores 16 points in the third quarter, and the Celtics hold a 24-point lead.3 p.m. — The Celtics have crushed the 76ers in the 3-point battle. Boston has made 11 3-pointers in Game 1, while Philadelphia has just three 3-point field goals.2:50 p.m. — After the 76ers attempt to cut down the deficit, Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vucevic respond with back-to-back 3-pointers.

Celtics 79, 76ers 58 with six minutes left in the third quarter.This is why you never give up on a play 👇 pic.twitter.com/1nK3IhVjdS— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 20262:40 p.m. — Neemias Queta rolls to the rim and throws down a two-handed dunk to start the second half, but he quickly picks up his fourth foul on a Paul George drive. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla sends out Nikola Vucevic, and Queta heads to the bench. Halftime: Celtics 64, 76ers 462:20 p.m. — A dominant first half for the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum has 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 19 minutes.TATUM ON THE BREAK 💥GAME-HIGH 21 PTS AT HALF.CELTICS UP 18 IN GAME 1! pic.twitter.com/cCfvKN3Mbd— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 20262:05 p.m. — The Sixers are struggling offensively — and that's putting it lightly. They are shooting under 30 percent from the field and have connected on just two of their 15 3-point attempts.1:55 p.m. — Andre Drummond gets hit with a technical foul after arguing a goaltending call, and Payton Pritchard sinks the free throw to push the Celtics' lead to 20 points.1:50 p.m. — Now the Celtics will have to monitor the foul situation.

Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta and Nikola Vucevic each have two fouls early in the second quarter.End of first quarter: Celtics 33, 76ers 181:40 p.m. — What a quarter for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. Boston walks to the bench with a 15-point lead. Tatum has 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists.LET IT RIP pic.twitter.com/mFcpmSj6PM— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 20261:30 p.m. — The 76ers are already dealing with foul trouble.

Adem Bona and Andre Drummond each have two fouls with four minutes left in the first quarter.1:20 p.m. — A fadeaway jumper from Jaylen Brown and transition layup from Jayson Tatum give the Celtics an early 15-7 lead. Sixers coach Nick Nurse feels a big run coming, so he calls a timeout.DEFENSE TO OFFENSE.Celtics off to a hot start in Game 1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/woQdexbCHa— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 20261:15 p.m. — A good start for Sam Hauser. He drains his first 3-point attempt of the game, then takes a charge on the other end of the floor.1:10 p.m. — No more pregame festivities.

The Celtics and 76ers are on the court. Here we go...12:50 p.m. — Here are the starting lineups for Game 1:Celtics: Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta76ers: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Adem Bona12:30 p.m. — The Celtics have a clean injury report ahead of Game 1, but the 76ers will be missing a huge piece of their starting lineup. Joel Embiid remains out after undergoing surgery for appendicitis on April 9.12:15 p.m. — It will be a whiteout for Game 1 in Boston.WEAR THE SHIRTS 🗣️Thank you @Amicapic.twitter.com/WuBFEsKPcT— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 2026How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1: TV channel, live streamTV channel: ABCLive stream:ESPN appCeltics vs. 76ers will air on ABC.

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