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ClippersPhiladelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics: Apr 28, 2026
76ers vs Celtics final: the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 113-97 on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | 21 | 29 | 35 | 28 | 113 |
| Celtics | 23 | 34 | 29 | 11 | 97 |
Top Performers
76ers
- 33 PTS Joel Embiid
- 10 REB Tyrese Maxey
- 8 AST Joel Embiid
Celtics
- 24 PTS Jayson Tatum
- 16 REB Jayson Tatum
- 6 AST Payton Pritchard
76ers vs Celtics Box Score
Philadelphia 76ers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid CF | 38 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12-23 | 0-5 | 9-10 | +13 |
| VJ Edgecombe G | 39 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 1-2 | +9 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. FG | 31 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-1 | +7 |
| Paul George F | 43 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-13 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Tyrese Maxey G | 42 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10-18 | 3-10 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Quentin Grimes G | 24 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-8 | 4-7 | 4-4 | +18 |
| Jabari Walker F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Adem Bona C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Kyle Lowry G | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Andre Drummond C | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Trendon Watford F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dalen Terry G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dominick Barlow F | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown GF | 40 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-23 | 1-4 | 3-5 | -17 |
| Derrick White G | 36 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 19 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Neemias Queta C | 26 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -10 |
| Jayson Tatum FG | 40 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8-19 | 4-12 | 4-7 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Payton Pritchard G | 26 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 1-5 | 1-1 | +8 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -2 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Amari Williams C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Luka Garza C | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +5 |
76ers vs Celtics Recap
Philadelphia's dominant fourth quarter gave the 76ers a 113-97 win over Boston and kept the series alive at 3-2. The Celtics led by 7 at halftime and by 1 after three quarters, but Philadelphia outscored them 28-11 in the final period to force a Game 6.
The 76ers shot 39 of 78 from the field and made 20 of 23 free throws. Boston made just 36 of 89 shots and committed 12 turnovers to Philadelphia's 9. The Celtics' 49 rebounds to the 76ers' 47 did not offset the gap in shooting efficiency.
Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 33 points, 8 assists and dominated the paint. Jayson Tatum scored 24 points with 16 rebounds for Boston, but the Celtics could not generate enough offense down the stretch. The 76ers' bench outscored Boston's depth when it mattered most.
The number to know: 28 points in the fourth quarter. That quarter decided the series.
Team Stats
| 76ers | Stat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 39-78 | Field Goals | 36-89 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 40.4% |
| 15-42 | 3-Pointers | 11-39 |
| 35.7% | 3P % | 28.2% |
| 20-23 | Free Throws | 14-23 |
| 87.0% | FT % | 60.9% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 24 | Assists | 25 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 0 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 20 | Fouls | 17 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 76ers | 59.6% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 0.256 |
 Celtics | 46.6% | 10.8% | 26.3% | 0.157 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
76ers vs Celtics Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, April 28, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: 76ers NBC Sports Philadelphia · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
76ers vs Celtics Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
76ers last 5
- L vs Celtics 96-128 Apr 26, 2026
- L vs Celtics 100-108 Apr 24, 2026
- W @ Celtics 111-97 Apr 21, 2026
- L @ Celtics 91-123 Apr 19, 2026
- W vs Magic 109-97 Apr 15, 2026
Celtics last 5
- W @ 76ers 128-96 Apr 26, 2026
- W @ 76ers 108-100 Apr 24, 2026
- L vs 76ers 97-111 Apr 21, 2026
- W vs 76ers 123-91 Apr 19, 2026
- W vs Magic 113-108 Apr 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 2, 2026 76ers @ Celtics 109-100
- Apr 30, 2026 Celtics @ 76ers 93-106
- Apr 26, 2026 Celtics @ 76ers 128-96
- Apr 24, 2026 Celtics @ 76ers 108-100
- Apr 21, 2026 76ers @ Celtics 111-97
More NBA Games on Apr 28, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Atlanta Hawks2-297
New York Knicks1-3126Top: Brunson 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final · Playoffs
San Antonio Spurs2-2114Top: Avdija 22 PTSBox score ›
That covers 76ers vs Celtics: score, leaders and box score above. Next: 76ers visit the Pacers Oct 28; Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30.
76ers vs Celtics FAQs
Who won 76ers vs Celtics on Apr 28, 2026?
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 33 points.
What are the 76ers and Celtics playoff records?
After this game the 76ers were 3-3 and the Celtics were 3-2 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in 76ers vs Celtics?
Joel Embiid scored 33 for the 76ers. Jayson Tatum scored 24 for the Celtics.
Who leads the 76ers vs Celtics season series?
The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Celtics won the series 3-3.
Who won the last 76ers vs Celtics game?
The 76ers beat the Celtics 109-100 on May 2, 2026 on the road.
Where was 76ers vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
What was the score by quarter in 76ers vs Celtics?
76ers-Celtics: Q1 21-23, Q2 29-34, Q3 35-29, Q4 28-11.
What is next for the 76ers and Celtics?
76ers visit the Pacers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET.