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- The Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA playoffs 25/26 Game 5 match will be played at TD Garden on Wednesday April 28.
- Kickoff is at 2.00am EAT.
Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the 2025/26 NBA Playoffs (Eastern Conference First Round) on Wednesday at the TD Garden.
The Celtics come into this contest with their shoulders high, leading the series 3–1 after two convincing road wins in Philadelphia, where they notched victories by 108–100 and 128–96.
In the most recent showdown, Boston delivered a complete team performance. Payton Pritchard led the scoring with 32 points, while Jayson Tatum added 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists.
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Jaylen Brown also chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds, highlighting the team’s depth and offensive balance.
At home, Boston have been extremely solid this season, winning 30 of their 41 home games and recently riding a seven-game winning streak before dropping one matchup to Philadelphia earlier in the series.
The visitors, on the other hand, are now under serious pressure and all they will be looking for is to make it count for a comeback.
Despite managing to steal one game in Boston earlier, they failed to capitalize at home, losing both outings and putting themselves on the brink of elimination.
The last game saw Joel Embiid make a comeback to record 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Tyrese Maxey added 22 points. However, the team once again struggled to keep up with Boston’s offensive efficiency.
On the road, Philadelphia have been inconsistent, and against Boston specifically, they have struggled significantly.
What time does Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers kick off?
The two will lock horns on Wednesday, April 29, at the TD Garden from 2 a.m. EAT.
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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers team news
No major injuries have been announced by either side, as Joel Embiid is listed as probable for the Sixers.
He was able to play in Game 4 just 17 days after an emergency appendectomy on April 9.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers head-to-head meetings
In recent head-to-head battles, the Celtics have won 4 of the last 5 games, often doing so in convincing fashion. Notably, in several of those defeats, Philadelphia failed to even reach the 100-point mark.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction and betting tips
The Sixers have 4 wins and 6 losses in their past 10 games.
They are averaging 103.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 19.8 assists, 8.0 steals, and 4.6 blocks while shooting 43.6% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line.
The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 matchups, averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.7 steals, and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line.
For sure, the 76ers are coming into this clash seeking nothing less than a win to keep their hopes alive while avoiding elimination.
However, Boston at home are the stronger side, and they have had a good run, thus being the favorite to win and hoping to close out this series early