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PHLY Sixers Podcast: POSTGAME: 76ers UNPREPARED For Game 1, EMBARRASSED By Celtics In Opener

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April 19, 2026
POSTGAME 29

The Philadelphia 76ers were a no-show in Boston, falling behind by 35 points in the second half in a putrid effort against the Celtics to drop to an 0-1 hole in the best-of-seven first round series.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 26 and 25 points, respectively, as the Celtics shot 50% from the field for the game. Payton Pritchard (12), Neemias Queta (13), Sam Hauser (12) and Derrick White (10) all finished in double digits as well.

The Celtics held the Sixers to just 39% shooting from the field and 4-23 from 3-point range, with Tyrese Maxey struggling to an 8-20 showing. Paul George added 17 and VJ Edgecombe 13.

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