The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Saturday night in a winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden, after Philadelphia stormed back from a 3-1 series deficit to force one of the biggest first-round showdowns of the NBA playoffs.

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How to Watch Celtics vs 76ers

• When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBC
• Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)

Philadelphia grabbed all the momentum with a convincing 106-93 win in Game 6 on Thursday behind Tyrese Maxey’s 30 points, while Joel Embiid added interior presence as the 76ers controlled the second half. The Sixers have now won back-to-back elimination games after also taking Game 5 in Boston, where Embiid scored 33 points.

What looked like a comfortable Celtics series has suddenly become a pressure-packed spot, with Philadelphia now believing it can complete the comeback. Maxey has scored 25+ points in four of the six games this series and has become the engine of the Sixers’ offense.

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Boston still owns home court and the better regular-season resume after going 56-26 compared to Philadelphia’s 45-37, but the major storyline is Jayson Tatum’s health. Tatum was listed as questionable on Saturday with left knee stiffness after missing the final 15 minutes of Game 6, though he has said he expects to play. He has still averaged 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in the series.

If Tatum is limited, more pressure falls on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Boston’s supporting cast. The Celtics have the crowd, experience, and urgency, but the 76ers now have confidence, Embiid, and the series’ hottest guard. Expect playoff intensity from the opening tip in one of the most anticipated Game 7s of the postseason.

This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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