The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a decisive Game 7 to be played at their own home arena of TD Garden this Saturday (May 2) evening. The contest will happen after Boston blew a 3-1 lead in their 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs first round series with bad shooting and familiar mistakes.
The Celtics will be looking to avoid an embarrassing early exit after a regular season of exceeding expectations. And on the other side of the court, the Sixers will be looking to finish off what would be one of the bigger upsets in postseason play in several years — and recent Celtics history. We expect a Boston win, but only if they return to the style of play, rotations, and accountability behind their success this season.
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Records, standing, and streaks
The Celtics came into this series with the No. 2 seed, and the Sixers the No. 7 after winning the right to face Boston in the 2026 East play-in tournament.
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The series is currently tied at 3-3 heading into Game 6 of the series after the Celtics coughed up their substantial series lead in Games 5 and 6.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A Boston Celtics fan looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Boston lost to Philly 106-93 on the road.
Injuries
For Boston, no players were listed.
Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) work for the ball in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Joel Embiid (appendectomy) is probable, and Tyrese Maxey (finger) is available.
Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Sixers
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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
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