Friday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

TL;DR

The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, forcing a Game 7 in their playoff series. The New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a historic 39-4 run, while the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets to advance.

Key points

Boston Celtics lost to Philadelphia 76ers, 106-93.
New York Knicks eliminated Atlanta Hawks with a 39-4 run.
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets, advancing in playoffs.
Jayson Tatum left the game due to a leg issue.
Upcoming playoff games include Detroit vs. Orlando and Toronto vs. Cleveland.

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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images It wasn’t a good day for the Brotherhood Thursday in the NBA playoffs. Jayson Tatum and Boston lost to Philadelphia, 106-93. That series is now tied 3-3. Minnesota eliminated Tyus Jones and the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 win in Game 6. And New York eliminated Atlanta, also in Game 6, but this was more like a Mafia-style elimination than an NBA game. It was just brutal. The halftime score was 83-36, and at one point, the were up by 60. NBA playoff teams are not supposed to be down by 60. Unbelievable. New York blew the game open with a 39-4 run that was basically flawless. They’ll probably never be in a game like this again. It’s a one-off…but what a one-off it was! When the players on this Knicks team are old men, they’ll have dreams about this game. It was an incredible performance. Minnesota won despite lacking their starting backcourt, which can’t make the Nuggets very happy. Jones got in for 12 minutes, scoring 4 points and dishing out 3 assists. Typically, he had no turnovers. Finally, Jayson Tatum and Boston missed a chance to eliminate Philly, as the Jays (Jayson Tatum and ) both played less than their best. Brown had 18 points on 7-17/2-6, and got just 1 rebound. Tatum finished with 17 on 6-13/2-6, with 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Tatum only played 29 minutes, leaving the game with 4:03 In the third quarter after a problem with his left leg. He said after the game that he left to ride the bike, but when he came back out, the game was out of reach, so the starters were rested for Game 7. On Friday, we’ll get at in Game 6, with the Magic up 3-2, hosting with the Cavaliers up 3-2, and at , with the up 3-2.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Celtics vs. 76ers game on April 30, 2026?

The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 106-93.

How did the New York Knicks eliminate the Atlanta Hawks?

The New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a dominating performance, highlighted by a 39-4 run, winning the game decisively.

What impact did Jayson Tatum's injury have on the Celtics' playoff game?

Jayson Tatum left the game with a left leg issue, contributing to the Celtics' inability to secure a win against the 76ers.

What are the upcoming playoff matchups after April 30, 2026?

Upcoming matchups include Detroit at Orlando, Toronto hosting Cleveland, and Los Angeles at Houston.