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The Celtics didn’t earn a few extra days of rest after losing Game 5 of their first-round series against the 76ers. Now, they will have to win Game 6 on the road in order to advance to the conference semifinals.
Philadelphia avoided elimination behind a strong performance from Joel Embiid, who scored 33 points and dished out eight assists in the Sixers’ Game 5 victory. Philly outscored Boston, 28-11, in the fourth quarter, stunning the TD Garden crowd.
After dropping Game 2, the Celtics responded with impressive wins in Games 3 and 4. Can they bounce back again and end the series on Thursday night?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 6 of the first-round series.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:Peacock
Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers will be available to stream on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf and more.
Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6 start time
- Date: Thursday, April 30
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 30. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Boston leads 3-2
| 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 113, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| April 30 | Game 6: Celtics vs. 76ers | 8 p.m. | Peacock |
| 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