Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 26 2026
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Xfinity Mobile Arena will play host to a Sunday night NBA playoff clash between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The second-seeded Celtics (2-1) were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs a season ago and ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency. In Game Three, Boston connected on 20-for-47 from the three-point line to earn a 108-100 road victory.
All-Star G Jaylen Brown and F Jayson Tatum led five Boston players in double figures with 25 points each on a combined 18-for-33 shooting performance. Payton Pritchard scored 15 points (5-10 3PT) in 33 minutes off the bench. Nikola Vucevic added 11 points, six rebounds, and four assists for the Celtics.
76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers were decimated by injuries this season and are seeking their first appearance in the conference finals since 2001. The seventh-seeded 76ers (1-2) stole Game Two on the road and averaged a shade below 116 points per contest during the regular season. During Friday’s home loss, Philadelphia outscored the 76ers 42-26 in the paint and shot 44 percent from the field.
All-Star G Tyrese Maxey tallied a game-high 31 points (12-31 FG), six assists, and four rebounds. Philadelphia F Paul George scored 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting and dished out five assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 17 points (6-12 FG) and six boards for the 76ers.
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Celtics vs 76ers Pick
Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (appendectomy) has missed seven consecutive games and his status for the rest of this series is uncertain. The Celtics played at the slowest tempo in the league and are playing even slower in this series, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on Boston to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 112-98.
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