The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 on Sunday (April 19) night at TD Garden to win Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference playoff first-round series in decisive fashion. The Celtics had a lot of chances and Philly had few, so we can expect the contours of Game 2 to be different than what we saw in the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
But specifically, what can the Sixers do to counter the scoring onslaught we’ve seen from Boston’s star forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? Is there a way for the Phillies to improve their 3-point shooting to the level they need to beat Boston? What else do we need to know about the playoffs so far?
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The hosts of “Havlicek Stole the Pod” sat down to discuss Game 1 and how it affects what we see on the court in Game 2. We’ll also be following the news, so be sure to tune in to this episode.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. 76ers: How it went in Game 1, what we can expect in Game 2
