Celtics Crush Sixers in Playoff Opener

0:00It's April 19th, from game day to every day. This is Boston Celtics News today, powered by AI. Boston Celtics crushed the Philadelphia 76ers, 123 to 91, and game 1 of the playoffs. Jalen Brown called it straight up Celtics basketball, that hard-knosed style they've owned all season with hustle on every play. It was the biggest blowout in a home playoff opener in franchise history, wired to wire dominance from tip-off. Brown, the longest tenure Celtic over 10 NBA seasons, and a four-time all-star, shook off a slow start to drop 26 points, 16 in the Bistics, second half alone. He buried Philly down the stretch, showing why he's the leader in green. The whole squad stayed locked in, no one slacking even up by 35. They owned the boards, drained threes, and ran the break better than the Sixers, who usually feast there. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this tone-setter.

1:00Brown stressed the mentality shift in playoffs, matching any team's fire while sharpening focus from film and practice. Stars like Jason Tatum's show, Bench delivered, and everything clicked perfectly. Game 2 hits Tuesday at TD Garden, and the Celtics plan to crank it up even higher, staying ready to defend that edge.