The schedule begins with two home games for Boston: Game 1 on April 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET and Game 2 on April 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET. If necessary, Games 3 and 4 will be played in Philadelphia on April 24 and April 26, with Games 5, 6, and 7 (if needed) slated for Boston or Philadelphia on April 28, April 30, and May 2, all at 1:00 p.m. ET when scheduled.
Games will be broadcast across a mix of national and streaming platforms, including ABC, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video, with broadcast assignments varying by game. Viewers may need access to both traditional television and streaming options to follow the full series.
Joel Embiid’s health looms large for the 76ers, as his availability and effectiveness could significantly impact the series’ outcome. Embiid represents one of the league’s toughest individual matchups for Boston when he’s at full strength.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be the primary engines for Boston, anchoring the Celtics’ offense and defensive effort. A strong start at home could set the tone for the series and put pressure on Philadelphia early.
Boston faces a high bar in a results-driven postseason, entering the playoffs as a top Eastern Conference contender. Handling Philadelphia in the first round is viewed as a necessary step toward a deeper playoff push.
Bottom line: the Celtics-76ers matchup is set, and the schedule is locked. Boston holds home-court advantage, but there are no easy wins against a healthy Embiid and a competitive 76ers squad—execution will determine the series’ direction.
