Now that the Boston Celtics are about to face the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs, what do we need to know about the series? Facing the 76ers early in the playoffs in Boston has become something of a ritual in recent years, and so far, even in close series, it’s usually been the Celtics’ way.
Now, Philadelphia is at the beginning of a new era, with rising stars Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe taking over from aging veterans Paul George and Joel Embiid. The latter is seriously injured, and the former has not yet been tested in the playoffs. What kind of opponent do the Celtics face?
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The hosts of “Havlicek Stole the Pod” sat down to flesh out the outline for the seven-game series that begins Sunday, as well as what we can expect from the games, play styles and results. We also have all the Boston offseason news and more, so be sure to stay tuned.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. 76ers: Boston, Philadelphia first-round preview