The Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The game is set for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBC.
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a tough loss to the Celtics in Game 1, where they fell 123-91. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 21 points and 8 assists. Before that, the 76ers secured a win against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament, winning 109-97. Maxey again was a key player with 31 points.
The Boston Celtics have shown strong performance recently. In Game 1 against the 76ers, Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, helping the team to a 32-point victory. Earlier, the Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108. Baylor Scheierman contributed significantly with 30 points in that game.
Celtics Preview
The Boston Celtics are led by head coach Joe Mazzulla. They play in the Eastern Conference and are part of the Atlantic Division. In the 2026 regular season, the Celtics had a record of 56 wins and 26 losses. They ranked second in the Eastern Conference and first in the Atlantic Division.
At home, the Celtics performed well with 30 wins and 11 losses. In the postseason, they started strong with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics won by 32 points, scoring 123 to the 76ers’ 91. This game was part of the Eastern Conference First Round.
During the regular season, Jaylen Brown was a key player. He played 71 games and averaged 28.7 points per game. Jayson Tatum also contributed significantly, with an average of 21.8 points per game in the 16 games he played. Sam Hauser showed efficiency with a field goal percentage of 41.9% over 78 games.
The Celtics’ postseason stats are impressive. They scored an average of 123 points per game, which ranks second. Their defense allowed only 91 points per game, placing them second in this category as well. The team also excelled in three-point shooting, making an average of 16 three-pointers per game, the highest in the league.
76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers had a regular season record of 45 wins and 37 losses. At home, they won 23 games and lost 18. On the road, they had 22 wins and 19 losses. They ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
In the postseason, the 76ers played in the Play-In Tournament and the Eastern Conference First Round. They won one game in the Play-In Tournament and lost one game in the First Round. Their postseason record stands at 1 win and 1 loss.
During the postseason, the team scored an average of 100 points per game. They attempted 87.5 field goals per game with a shooting percentage of 41.7%. They made 8 three-pointers per game with a percentage of 27.6%.
On defense, the 76ers allowed 110 points per game. They were strong in steals, averaging 5.5 per game. They also had 5 blocked shots per game, showing their defensive skills.
Statistical Breakdown for Celtics vs 76ers
The Celtics’ strong offense and defense could play a big role in this game. They score 123 points per game and allow only 91 points. Their three-point shooting is also a strength, making 16 per game. The 76ers, on the other hand, score 100 points per game and allow 110 points. Their defense is good with steals and blocks, but they struggle with three-point shooting.
- Celtics Points Per Game: 123.0
- 76ers Points Per Game: 100.0
- Celtics Points Allowed Per Game: 91.0
- 76ers Points Allowed Per Game: 110.0
- Celtics Three Pointers Made Per Game: 16.0
- 76ers Three Pointers Made Per Game: 8.0
- Celtics Field Goal Percentage: 50.0%
- 76ers Field Goal Percentage: 41.7%
- Celtics Steals Per Game: 7.0
- 76ers Steals Per Game: 5.5
- Celtics Blocked Shots Per Game: 3.0
- 76ers Blocked Shots Per Game: 5.0
Betting Insights
This game offers interesting betting angles for fans. Both teams have shown patterns in their recent games that could influence betting choices. Here are the top trends to consider:
- The away team has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
- The home team has hit the over in 3 of their last 4 games.
- The away team has gone under the total in 6 of their last 8 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 home games.
- The away team has hit the over in 5 of their last 6 away games.
Free Betting Prediction for Celtics vs 76ers
The Boston Celtics have shown strong performance in both offense and defense. They score 123 points per game and allow only 91 points. Their three-point shooting is also a key factor, with 16 made per game. The Celtics’ home record and postseason stats suggest they have a good chance to win this game.
The Philadelphia 76ers have struggled in the postseason, scoring 100 points per game and allowing 110 points. Their three-point shooting has been weak, with only 8 made per game. While their defense is strong in steals and blocks, it may not be enough to stop the Celtics’ offense.
Given the Celtics’ strong home performance and the 76ers’ struggles, the Celtics are likely to win. The spread of -13.5 for the Celtics seems reasonable based on their recent games. The total points could go over 216, considering both teams’ scoring patterns.
- Our Free Prediction: Celtics -13.5
