The Boston Celtics appeared to be in control of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Sixers fought back to force a Game 7.
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Down 3-1, Philadelphia beat Boston in two straight games by double digits, holding the Celtics’ offense under 100 points in each game. As a result, there will be another Game 7 between the two rivals, marking the first such game in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Game 7 will be in Boston, where the 76ers have won two of the three games so far in the series. However, this version of the 76ers has not been able to secure a definitive victory against the Celtics.
Here’s what you need to know about Game 7 between Philadelphia and Boston.
When is game seven between the Celtics and 76ers?
The seventh game of the Celtics vs. 76ers will take place on Saturday, May 2.
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What time is game seven between the Celtics and 76ers?
This section will be updated as game time is announced.
The timing for Game 7 of this series is still to be determined and will likely depend on the outcome of Game 6 Nuggets-Timberwolves.
What channel is the seventh game between Celtics and 76ers broadcast on?
This section will be updated as game time is announced.
As with the time, the television channel and live broadcast of Game 7 are still to be determined.
Celtics vs. 76ers scores and results
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Game 1: Celts 123, 76ers 91
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Game 2: 76ers 111, Celts 97
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Game 3: Celts 108, 76ers 100
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Game 4: Celts 128, 76ers 96
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Game 5: 76ers 113, Celts 97
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Game 6: 76ers 106, 76ers 93
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Game 7: Celtics vs. 76ers
The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the 76ers, but Philadelphia won each of the final two games to avoid elimination. Now, this marks the first series officially headed to a Game 7 this postseason.