The Boston Celtics secured a 112-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on April 26, 2026, in a tightly contested NBA regular-season game at TD Garden in Boston. The win improved Boston’s record to 48-34 while Philadelphia fell to 42-40 in the Eastern Conference standings.
Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 34 points, adding eight rebounds and five assists for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown contributed 26 points and seven rebounds, while Derrick White recorded 18 points, six assists, and four steals. For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid posted a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Tyrese Maxey’s 22 points and six assists.
The game remained competitive throughout, with neither team holding a lead larger than eight points in the second half. Boston took control in the final quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 30-22 in the fourth period to seal the win. The Celtics shot 48% from the field compared to the 76ers’ 44%, and Boston held a 45-38 advantage in rebounds.
Defensively, Boston forced 15 turnovers that resulted in 20 points, while Philadelphia committed 12 turnovers. The Celtics likewise recorded eight steals as a team, with White and Jrue Holiday each contributing three. Philadelphia blocked four shots, led by Embiid’s two rejections.
Three-point shooting proved crucial, as Boston made 15 of 38 attempts (39.5%) while Philadelphia connected on 10 of 29 shots from beyond the arc (34.5%). Tatum was 6-for-12 from three-point range, and Brown added four triples. Maxey hit three of his seven attempts for the 76ers.
The attendance at TD Garden was 19,156, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (23:00 UTC). Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised his team’s resilience after the game, noting their ability to execute in clutch situations despite Philadelphia’s late surges.
Looking ahead, Boston prepares for a road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 28, while Philadelphia hosts the Miami Heat on April 29. Both teams remain positioned in the playoff hunt as the regular season enters its final weeks.
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