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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday, winning 123-91. It was the franchise’s 63rd playoff appearance, and the win marked Boston’s largest margin of victory in a postseason opener in team history, breaking a record set in 2008. “For us to have the biggest margin of victory in a home opener in a playoff game, it’s great. It sets the tone and reflects our focus and our intensity,” said Jaylen Brown. Boston built an early 23-point lead and never looked back, with its stars leading the way. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <>> See game coverage below <<<\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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The Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday, winning 123-91. <\/p>\n

It was the franchise’s 63rd playoff appearance, and the win marked Boston’s largest margin of victory in a postseason opener in team history, breaking a record set in 2008. <\/p>\n

“For us to have the biggest margin of victory in a home opener in a playoff game, it’s great. It sets the tone and reflects our focus and our intensity,” said Jaylen Brown. <\/p>\n

Boston built an early 23-point lead and never looked back, with its stars leading the way. <\/p>\n

>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go<\/a> <<<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum, playing in his first postseason game since suffering an Achilles injury in last year’s series against the New York Knicks, finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. <\/p>\n

Brown led all scorers with 26 points, four rebounds and three assists. <\/p>\n

Four other Celtics finished in double figures as Boston forced 14 turnovers. <\/p>\n

The 76ers played without star center Joel Embiid after his appendectomy. <\/p>\n

The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in Game 2 on Tuesday at TD Garden before the series shifts to Philadelphia. <\/p>\n

Celtics Round 1 Playoff Schedule: Game 1: Philadelphia at Boston | Sunday April 19 1 p.m. (WIN)Game 2: Philadelphia at Boston | Tuesday April 21 7 p.m.Game 3: Boston at Philadelphia | Friday April 24 7 p.m.Game 4: Boston at Philadelphia | Sunday April 26 7 p.m.Game 5: Philadelphia at Boston* | Tuesday April 28 (if needed)Game 6: Boston at Philadelphia* | Thursday April 30 (if needed)Game 7: Philadelphia at Boston* | Saturday May 2 (if needed)<\/p>\n

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