Celtics Rout 76ers 123-91 Without Embiid in Game 1 Sport By lines April 19, 2026 Boston Celtics routed Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 at TD Garden on April 19, 2026. Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid. The 76ers fell behind in the first quarter and never led. Tatum and Brown Take Charge of a Short-Handed Philadelphia Jayson Tatum logged 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in Game 1. Tatum made his first playoff appearance since his Achilles tear last season. Jaylen Brown added 26 points for Boston. Philadelphia shot 39 percent from the field and hit only 4 of 23 three-point attempts. Boston shot 50 percent overall and converted 16 of 44 three-point looks. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 21 points and eight assists. Joel Embiid has not played since an emergency appendectomy on April 9. Paul George added 17 points in his first playoff game with the 76ers. Philadelphia now trails the Eastern Conference first-round series 1-0. Game 2 tips off Tuesday night in Boston. The Celtics enter Game 2 as the No. 2 seed. Philadelphia sits as the No. 7 seed in the East. Related Sports Coverage Joel Embiid Out for Game 1 as 76ers Face Celtics Cavaliers Beat Raptors 126-113 in NBA Playoffs Game 1 Knicks Beat Hawks 113-102 as Brunson Sets Q1 Record Source: ESPN NBA Game Recap.
