Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena — 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Tip‑off is scheduled for 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid (abdomen) — Game‑time decision for April 24; previously ruled out for Game 2.
Boston Celtics
Ron Harper Jr. (ankle) — Available for Game 2; no new restrictions reported.
Team Records (Regular Season)
Boston Celtics: 56–26 (2nd in East)
Philadelphia 76ers: 45–37 (7th in East)
Series: Tied 1–1 entering Game 3.
Recent Team Form
Boston Last 5
L 111–97 vs PHI W 123–91 vs PHI W 113–108 vs ORL W 144–118 vs NOP L 112–106 @ NYK
Philadelphia Last 5
W 111–97 @ BOS L 123–91 @ BOS W 109–97 vs ORL W 126–106 vs MIL W 105–94 @ IND
Key Player Matchups
Jaylen Brown (BOS)
26.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.0 APG in series so far
Tyrese Maxey (PHI)
21.0 PPG, 8.0 APG in series so far
X‑Factor:
VJ Edgecombe (PHI) — 30 points, 10 rebounds in Game 2.
Series History (Recent Playoff Meetings)
Game 1: BOS 123–91
Game 2: PHI 111–97
Boston dominated Game 1; Philadelphia responded with a physical, defensive Game 2 win.
Team Statistical Comparison (Season Averages)
| Category | Celtics | 76ers |
| Points per game | 114.9 | 115.9 |
| Points allowed | 101.0 | 110.0 |
| FG% | 47% | 46% |
| Rebounds | 46.4 | 43.6 |
| Assists | 24.6 | 24.6 |
| Steals | 7.1 | 9.1 |
Betting Trends
Boston is 2–3 in their last five.
Philadelphia is 4–1 in their last five.
Boston has scored 123+ points in two of their last four.
Philadelphia has held opponents under 100 points in two of their last three.
Embiid’s availability dramatically shifts the matchup.
Game Odds
Boston Celtics – 7.5
Philadelphia Sixers 215.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026
