NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Jayson Tatum the best player on the floor in Celtics' dominant Game 1 win over 76ers
The Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA playoff series, with Jayson Tatum leading the way. The 76ers struggled without injured center Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy on April 9.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA playoff series. Jayson Tatum was instrumental in the win, scoring 25 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists in 33 minutes. The 76ers missed their star center Joel Embiid, who is recovering from an appendectomy. Without Embiid, Philadelphia struggled on both ends of the court, particularly in defense, where they were unable to protect the rim. The Celtics capitalized on this weakness, exploiting the 76ers' pick-and-roll defense. The series now shifts to Philadelphia, where the 76ers will look to bounce back in Game 2.
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