The Boston Celtics lead the series 3-1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, who recently lost Game 4 at home 128-96. Tonight's Game 5 offers Boston a chance to close out the series.
Key points
Celtics lead series 3-1 against 76ers
76ers lost Game 4 128-96 at home
Joel Embiid scored 26 points in Game 4
Celtics shot 45% from three in Game 4
Game 5 offers Celtics chance to close out series
Celtics76ersJoel EmbiidTyrese Maxey
Joel Embiid made his return to the 76ers fewer than three weeks after an emergency surgery, but it wasn't enough as Philadelphia fell 128-96 at home. Boston is up 3-1 in the series and has the chance to close out Philadelphia at home in five games tonight.
Game 4's loss for the 76ers was the third time in the series that they failed to score more than 100 points. Philadelphia 41% from the field in Game 4 and shot an underwhelming 9-of-30 from three (30%). Embiid (26) and Tyrese Maxey (22) combined for half of the 76ers' team points (48/96).
Jayson Tatum led Game 4 in scoring with 30 points on 8-of-16 from the field. Boston as a team shot 24-of-53 from three (45%), which was a series best for the Celtics. Boston also had its best rebounding margin in Game 4 at 51-30.
Lets take a closer look at tonightâs matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
Weâve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy ofDraftKingsrecent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Q&A
What are the odds for Celtics vs 76ers Game 5 on April 28?
The odds for Game 5 are provided by DraftKings, reflecting the Celtics' strong performance in the series.
How did Joel Embiid perform in Game 4 against the Celtics?
Joel Embiid scored 26 points in Game 4, but the 76ers lost 128-96, marking their third game in the series with under 100 points.
What was the shooting percentage for the 76ers in Game 4?
The 76ers shot 41% from the field and only 30% from three-point range in Game 4.
What factors could affect the Celtics vs 76ers Game 5 matchup?
Factors include player lineups, injuries, and recent team performance, which will be analyzed leading up to the game.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: 76ers vs. Celtics
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:10 PM EST
Site: TD Garden
City: Boston, MA
Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game Odds: 76ers vs. Celtics
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Boston Celtics (-550), Philadelphia 76ers (+410)
Spread: Celtics -11.5
Total: 213.5 points
This game opened Celtics -10.5 with the Total set at 215.5.
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Important stats, trends and insights: 76ers vs. Celtics
Boston ranks second best in the NBA with a 51-35 ATS mark
Boston is an NBA-best 51-35 to the Under
Boston is 24-19 to the Over at home
Boston is second best in the NBA with a 28-15 record to the Under at home
Philadelphia is 46-41 ATS
Philadelphia is third best in the NBA with a 25-18 ATS record on the road
Philadelphia is 46-41 to the Under and 23-20 to the Under on the road
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics -11.5 ATS
Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total OVER 213.5
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