Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Prediction for Thursday April 30 2026
Celtics Preview
The Xfinity Mobile Arena will play host to a Thursday night NBA playoff clash between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The second-seeded Celtics (3-2) ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency and averaged a shade below 115 points per game for head coach Joe Mazzulla. In Game Five, Boston missed 28 of 39 three-point attempts and shot an ice cold 40 percent overall during a 113-97 home loss.
Boston F Jayson Tatum tallied a team-high 24 points (8-19 FG), 16 rebounds, and four assists. All-Star G Jaylen Brown scored 22 points (9-23 FG) to go along with five rebounds and five assists. Payton Pritchard added 12 points and six assists off the bench for the Celtics.
76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been asking their fans to trust the process for decades and have failed to reach the conference finals since 2001. The eighth-seeded 76ers (2-3) lost their previous two home games in this best-of-seven series and finished the regular season with a 23-18 home record. During Tuesday’s stunning road victory, Philadelphia outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter and shot 50 percent from the field.
Philadelphia C Joel Embiid led all scorers with 33 points on 12-for-23 shooting and dished out eight assists. All-Star G Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points (10-18 FG), ten assists, and five rebounds. Paul George added 16 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for the 76ers.
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Celtics vs 76ers Pick
Both teams come into this game with no significant injuries to report. This series is being played at the slowest pace this postseason, so the under is worth a look. The Celtics are the better defensive team and will bounce back with a hot shooting night from beyond the arc. Take Boston to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 110-98.
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