US EditionCeltics Fans Celebrate Game One Win Against Sixers
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and Boston built a 33-18 first-quarter lead before setting a franchise playoff-opener margin record.
- On Sunday, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round, establishing a 1-0 series lead. The victory marked the largest margin of victory in a playoff opener in franchise history.
- The seventh-seeded 76ers played without former league MVP center Joel Embiid, who had his appendix removed April 9. Without their star, Philadelphia struggled to compete against the second-seeded Celtics throughout the contest.
- Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and guard Jaylen Brown added 26, helping Boston shoot 50 percent from the floor. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points for the 76ers but struggled against the Celtics' defense.
- Following the blowout, the TD Garden crowd chanted, "We Want Boston!" while Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized focusing on internal improvements. Mazzulla noted the team must avoid complacency given the historical rivalry.
- Game 2 takes place Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Boston on Peacock and NBCSN. The Celtics expect a stronger effort from Philadelphia, particularly from Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, who shot 14 for 36 in Game 1.
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