- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC
- Point Spread: Philadelphia (+7.5)
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The Boston Celtics (56-26) face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) at TD Garden on Saturday for Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. The 76ers enter as 7.5-point underdogs, with the betting total set at 206.5.
In Game 6, the 76ers secured a 106-93 win. Philadelphia shot 43.8% from the field (39 of 89) and hit 11 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, they converted 17 of 19 for an impressive 89.5% success rate. The 76ers grabbed 48 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and provided 22 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and registering 7 steals. On defense, Philadelphia held Boston to 41.9% shooting (36 of 86). Boston distributed 18 assists and recorded 7 steals. They obtained a total of 46 rebounds (8 offensive, 38 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. At the free throw line, Boston shot 56.3%, making 9 of 16 attempts. They struggled beyond the arc, sinking 12 of 41 attempts. Philadelphia committed 15 fouls compared to Boston’s 18.
Tyrese Maxey emerged as a key player, concluding the game with 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting, while also logging 40 minutes on the court and securing 2 rebounds. Maxey achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0% and recorded 5 assists.
As they approach this matchup, the 76ers bring a record of 45-37 this season. They average 13.6 turnovers and commit 20.3 fouls per game. Philadelphia collects an average of 43.6 rebounds and has dished out a total of 2,017 assists this season, ranking 29th in the league. The 76ers’ shooting from downtown stands at 34.9% (1,011 of 2,896) and they boast an 80.9% free throw percentage. With an average of 115.9 points per game (14th overall), they shoot 46.2% from the floor.
On the defensive end, the 76ers force 15.4 turnovers per game and draw 19.9 fouls on average. They rank 22nd in the league for assists allowed, surrendering 2,260 this season. The defense allows a field goal percentage of 46.7% (3,430 of 7,348) and gives up 45.3 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc, and the 76ers rank 19th in points per game allowed (116.1).
Boston faced challenges offensively in Game 6, securing 38 defensive rebounds along with 8 offensive boards for a total of 46. The Celtics turned the ball over 13 times while achieving 7 steals. The 76ers were called for 15 personal fouls, granting the Celtics 16 free throw attempts, of which they converted 9 at a rate of 56.3%. From three-point range, Boston scored on 12 of their 41 attempts (29.3%). They concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 41.9%, hitting 36 out of 86 attempts. The Celtics allowed the 76ers to shoot 43.8% (39 of 89) from the floor and permitted 11 of 33 three-pointers (33.3%) while finishing at 89.5% from the free throw line (17 of 19), with Philadelphia grabbing a total of 48 rebounds (8 offensive).
Jaylen Brown played a pivotal role for Boston, scoring 18 points in 28 minutes and contributing 2 assists. He shot 7 of 17, finishing with a shooting percentage of 41.2% and recorded 1 rebound.
Boston’s record stands at 56-26. Offensively, the Celtics are hitting 46.7% of their shots, ranking 16th in the NBA. This season, they have amassed 9,418 points (averaging 114.9 per game) and secure 46.4 rebounds per game. They achieve an assist rate of 24.6 per contest (27th in the league) while averaging 12.4 turnovers per game. The Celtics commit 19.0 fouls and have a free throw percentage of 80.7%.
The Boston defense allows 35.8% shooting from three-point range (1,149 of 3,208), with opponents converting on 77.5% of free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 24.7 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 6th in the NBA, respectively. Boston’s defense ranks 1st in points per game allowed at 107.2, forcing 12.4 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 44.2% from the field (2nd in basketball).
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Pick: Bet on Boston (-7.5) and the under 206.5 total points
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