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The Celtics will have a chance to punch their ticket to the conference semifinals when they face the 76ers in Game 5.
Boston spoiled Joel Embiid’s return in Game 4 behind a 32-point performance from Payton Pritchard, who made six of his team’s 24 3-pointers. Jayson Tatum had a double-double (30 points, 11 assists), helping lead the Celtics to a 128-96 victory.
With a 3-1 series lead, the Celtics could gain some valuable rest days by defeating the Sixers on Tuesday night. Boston would meet either Atlanta or New York in the next round, but that series will require at least a Game 6 — and possibly a Game 7.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 5 of the first-round series.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 5: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream:ESPN app
Game 5 between the Celtics and 76ers will air nationally on ESPN. The game will be available to stream on the ESPN app.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Game 5 start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 28
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Boston leads 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| April 24 | Game 3: Celtics 108,76ers 100 | — | — |
| April 26 | Game 4: Celtics 128, 76ers 96 | — | — |
| April 28 | Game 5: 76ers vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| April 30 | Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ers | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*: 76ers vs. Celtics | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series