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Celtics vs. 76ers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 1 of NBA Playoffs Series
TL;DR
The Celtics face the 76ers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, aiming for their 19th championship. Boston secured home-court advantage as the No. 2 seed, while Philadelphia fought through the Play-In Tournament for a playoff spot.
Key points
- Celtics aim for 19th NBA championship
- Celtics are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference
- Celtics secured home-court advantage
- 76ers fought through the Play-In Tournament
- Game 1 is the start of the playoff series
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The Celtics will begin their quest for a 19th NBA championship when they face the 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round series.
By clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed well before the end of the regular season, Boston secured home-court advantage and was able to rest key players down the stretch. Philadelphia, meanwhile, had to fight its way out of the Play-In Tournament in order to clinch a postseason berth.
The Celtics will certainly have an overall talent advantage in the series opener, as Sixers star Joel Embiid is listed as out on the team's injury report. The former NBA MVP underwent surgery on April 9 after being diagnosed with appendicitis, and he is still recovering.
Still, Boston cannot overlook a Philadelphia squad led by All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who averaged a career-high 28.3 points per game during the regular season.
Follow along right here for live updates from Game 1 between the Celtics and 76ers.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1?
The final score of Game 1 between the Celtics and 76ers is not provided in the excerpt.
How did the Celtics secure home-court advantage in the playoffs?
The Celtics secured home-court advantage by clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed well before the end of the regular season.
What challenges did the 76ers face to reach the playoffs?
The 76ers had to fight their way out of the Play-In Tournament to clinch a postseason berth.
When is the next game in the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series?
The date for the next game in the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series is not specified in the excerpt.
