SportsFeature
College softball: Week 11 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out the Week 11 Top 25 college softball rankings and how to watch!
ESPN News1 min read
NBARecap
Celtics Legend Trolls 76ers Over Embarrassing Playoff History
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of the playoffs, extending their dominance with a 15-7 series record. The 76ers have not won a postseason series against the Celtics since 1982.
Key points
- Celtics defeated 76ers 123-91 in Game 1
- Celtics lead playoff series 15-7 against 76ers
- 76ers haven't beaten Celtics in playoffs since 1982
Boston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ers
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown
Celtics Legend Trolls 76ers Over Embarrassing Playoff History originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Celtics continued their postseason dominance of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, crushing them 123-91 in GameĀ 1 at TD Garden.
This is nothing new for the Celtics, who areĀ 15-7 in previous playoff series against theĀ 76ers. Philadelphia hasn't beaten Boston in a postseason series sinceĀ 1982, with the Celtics winning their last six playoff series.
Given that history, Boston legend Paul Pierce wasn't surprised by Sunday's lopsided series opener.
"Like, seriously, we havenāt lost to them. The last time they beat us in the playoffs was '82. Like, a lot of people who are watching this show wasnāt even born. I was five years old," "When I saw Sixers vs Celtics, I was like, I usually go to the Celtics first round, I donāt even want to waste that trip. I really didnāt want to waste that trip because I know, I know."
Q&A
What is the Celtics' playoff record against the 76ers?
The Celtics have a playoff record of 15-7 against the 76ers.
When was the last time the 76ers won a playoff series against the Celtics?
The 76ers last won a playoff series against the Celtics in 1982.
What was the score of Game 1 between the Celtics and 76ers?
The Celtics won Game 1 against the 76ers with a score of 123-91.
