Sports
High school baseball: Saturdayâs 4A regionals & 2A first round recaps
Yahoo Sports
NBARecap
What's next for Celtics after epic 3-1 series blunder vs. 76ers?
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics squandered a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, losing the final three games and being eliminated from the playoffs. Their last defeat was particularly painful, as they lost 109-100 without star player Jayson Tatum.
Key points
- Celtics had a 3-1 series lead against the 76ers
- Boston lost the last three games of the series
- Jayson Tatum missed the final game due to knee stiffness
- Celtics were eliminated with a 109-100 loss
Boston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ersJayson TatumTyrese Maxey
What's next for Celtics after epic 3-1 series blunder vs. 76ers? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Celtics had what many deemed a safe 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.
It looked as though the 18-time NBA champions would take care of business and continue their 2026 playoff journey. However, Boston had other plans, as they lost the last three games of the series and were sent home by the 76ers before coming close to making a championship run.
Their last loss was undoubtedly the most devastating, as Boston, without Jayson Tatum (left knee stiffness), failed to make the necessary plays down the stretch to secure a series-clinching win over the Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid-led 76ers (they suffered a 109-100 loss).
Now that Bostonâs season has come to a close, thereâs no better time to tackle the question on every fan's mind: whatâs next for the Celtics after their first-round exit?
Well, Boston could easily explore the possibility of trading one or more of their stars, given their recent postseason struggles. Jaylen Brown, whoâs owed $57 million next season, likely is no longer an untouchable asset for the franchise.
Q&A
What caused the Celtics to lose their 3-1 series lead against the 76ers?
The Celtics lost their last three games due to a combination of poor performance and the absence of Jayson Tatum, who was sidelined with knee stiffness.
What were the final scores of the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series?
The Celtics lost the series 4-3, with their final game ending in a 109-100 defeat.
What are the implications of the Celtics' playoff elimination for their future?
The Celtics' early exit raises questions about their roster and strategy moving forward, especially after failing to capitalize on a strong series lead.
