Celtics vs Sixers: Playoff Rivalry Renewed

0:00On April 16th, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia Sixers are set to clash in the first round of the playoffs for the 24-time NBA history, and the sixth time this century. The number two seeded Celtics finished 56 wins, 26 losses, while the number 7-6s went 45 and 37, punching. Their ticket with a play-in win over Orlando on Wednesday night. They last met in the 2023 Eastern Conference semis, where Boston took it in seven games. The regular season was a straight split 2-2, but the Celtics were missing Jason Tatum in all four, due to his Achilles issue. He's back now and balling. Like his superstar self, Phillies in a tough spot with Joel and Beatstad as shaky after emergency appendectomy surgery, so it'll be Tyree's Maxi and Paul George carrying the load if the big man's sideline. Fans are buzzing about this rivalry revival, especially with Boston dominating five of their last six first rounders and sweeps, or five games.

1:00Series kicks off Sunday, April 19th, at 1pm, Eastern on ABC and Boston, with games spread through early May if it goes long. Celtics are heavy favorites at minus 900 to win it all, and most see them closing in five, leaning on Tatum, Jalen Brown, and that stout. Defense to handle Phillies' clutch grit. Get ready for some classic East Coast fireworks. This matchups got all the ingredients for Playoff Drama straight out the gate. That wraps Boston Celtics News today, brought to you with AI.