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Bona vs Keta scramble for the ball, and Etchikum got the ballGeorge missed a three-point shot
Tatum defensive reboundKeta made two free throws, the first of which was hitKeta missed his second free throwOubre defensive reboundBona shot foulEdgecombe missed a three-point shotTatum defensive reboundHauser received an assist from Brown and hit a three-pointerMaxey hit a three-pointerBrown missed a two-point shotBona defensive reboundBona fouled offensivelyBona made an offensive foul turnoverThe 76ers made a substitution, and Drummond came on to replace BonaKeta received an assist from Tatum and dunkedGeorge drifted and hit a shotKeta fouled on a shotGeorge hit a free throwTatum made a mistake in the pass and the ball was stolen by EdgecombeEchicum made a mistake in the pass and the ball was stolen by TatumTatum hit a step-back jumperGeorge dribbled out of bounds and made a mistakeTatum missed a two-point shotDrummond defensive reboundMaxey stepped back and missed a three-point jumperBrown defensive reboundsBrown lost the ball and the ball was stolen by DrummondKeta fouled on a shotMaxey made two free throws, the first missedThe 76ers got an offensive reboundCeltic made a substitution, and Vucevic came on to replace KetaMaxey hit the second free throwHauser received an assist from Tatum and hit a three-pointerMaxey missed a two-point shotHauser defended the reboundBrown missed a two-point shotThe Celtics got offensive reboundsDrummond fouled off the ballBrown received an assist from Tatum and hit a two-point shotGeorge made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by BrownTatum received an assist from White and hit a two-point layupThe 76ers took a long timeoutOubre missed a three-point shotBrown defensive reboundsTatum received an assist from Hauser and hit a two-point shotMaxey hit a two-point shotWhite received an assist from Vucevic and hit a three-point shotMaxey missed a step-back jumperTatum defensive reboundBrown's breakaway layup was blocked by DrummondDrummond defensive reboundOubre missed a three-pointer from long rangeEdgecombe offensive reboundEdgecombe missed a three-point shotVucevic defensive reboundsBrown received an assist from White and scored on a layupGeorge received an assist from Drummond and hit a step-back jumperVucevic offensively fouledVucevic made an offensive foul mistakeThe Celtics made a substitution, and Pritchard came on to replace HauserThe 76ers made a substitution, and Grimes came on to replace OubreThe 76ers made a substitution, and Barlow came on to replace EdgecombeBrown committed a personal foulDrummond made an offensive foul turnover
The referee initiates a video replay, and the replay confirms that the penalty is correctThe 76ers made a substitution, and Oubre came on to replace DrummondDrummond fouled offensivelyWhite missed a three-point shotThe Celtics got offensive reboundsBrown missed a breakthrough layupGrimes defensive reboundBarlow missed a two-point layupTatum defensive reboundTatum missed a three-point pull-up jumperGrimes defensive reboundMaxey hit a two-point shotWhite fouled on a shotThe Celtics made a substitution, and Walsh came on to replace BrownMaxey hit a free throwPritchard scored on a breakaway layupGeorge missed a two-point shotTatum defensive reboundPritchard missed a three-point pull-up jumperOubre defensive reboundMaxey drifted and missed the shotBarlow offensive reboundVucevic shot foulCeltic took a long timeoutThe 76ers made a substitution, and Edwards came on to replace GeorgeBarlow made two free throws, the first of which was hitBarlow hit his second free throwPritchard missed a step-back jumperThe Celtics got offensive reboundsTatum received an assist from Vucevic and hit a pull-up jumperOubre received an assist from Maxey and broke through for a dunkPritchard stepped back and hit a three-point jumperMaxey missed a three-point pull-up jumperVucevic defensive reboundsTatum broke through and dunkedMaxey drifted and missed the shotBarlow offensive reboundBarlow missed the layupTatum defensive reboundWhite missed a long jumper in a hurryWhite offensive reboundWhite stepped on the line and made a mistakeThe Celtics made a substitution, and Brown came on to replace VucevicThe 76ers made a substitution, and George came on to replace BarlowOubre missed a three-point shotTatum defensive reboundWalsh received an assist from Tatum and hit a backhand layupOubre made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by WhiteWhite missed a step-back jumperThe Celtics got offensive reboundsThe first quarter endsBoston Celtics Dominate Philadelphia 76ers in Convincing Season Finale
The Boston Celtics closed out their 2025-26 regular season with a commanding statement, routing the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden on April 19, 2026. The lopsided victory showcased the Celtics' depth and defensive intensity as they built momentum heading into the postseason, while the 76ers struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm against Boston's stifling pressure.
Match Overview and Key Narrative
From the opening tip, the Celtics established control, leveraging their home court to build an early double-digit lead. The defensive game plan focused on containing Philadelphia's star players, effectively forcing turnovers and contested shots. Boston's ball movement was exceptional, leading to high-percentage looks from both inside the paint and beyond the arc. By halftime, the lead had ballooned, and the second half turned into a showcase for the Celtics' bench, which maintained the defensive intensity and extended the advantage.
Turning Points and Standout Performances
The game's decisive run came in the second quarter, where Boston's defense ignited a series of fast-break opportunities. While specific individual stats for this historical game are not detailed, it was a collective effort. The Celtics' starting unit likely set the tone, with their bench mob providing a spark that crushed any hope of a Philadelphia comeback. For the 76ers, the offensive execution was absent, with the team shooting a poor percentage and failing to match Boston's physicality on the glass.
Season and Playoff Implications
This resounding win served as a perfect tune-up for the Celtics as they entered the NBA Playoffs. The performance demonstrated their championship-caliber defense and unselfish offense, sending a clear message to the rest of the Eastern Conference. For the Philadelphia 76ers, the heavy defeat raised questions about their consistency and resilience heading into their own playoff campaign, highlighting areas that needed immediate addressing to compete in a seven-game series.