The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on Tuesday night for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. After a dismantling of the Sixers in the series opener, Boston looks to defend its home floor once again and head to Philadelphia with a 2–0 lead.
Boston enters Game 2 coming off a dominant 123–91 victory in Game 1 on Sunday. The Celtics‘ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Meanwhile, their top-ranked defense held Philadelphia to just 37% shooting from the floor. With mid-season addition Nikola Vučević providing a double-double in his Celtics playoff debut, Boston appears to have found the perfect balance to complement their elite perimeter scoring.
The 76ers are looking to flush the tape after a Game 1 performance in which they trailed by as many as 34 points. While Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe provided most of the offensive sparks, the absence of Joel Embiid, who remains out following an emergency appendectomy, left a massive void in the paint. Philadelphia must find a way to slow down Boston’s transition game after being outrebounded by 15 in the opener.
76ers vs. Celtics: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV Broadcast (National): TNT
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Where to Watch 76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 For Free?
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Where to Watch the 76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Across The Globe?
United States
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: TNT, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 12:00 AM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: April 22, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
Projected Starting Lineups
| Position | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
| PG | Tyrese Maxey | Derrick White |
| SG | Quentin Grimes | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Paul George | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | VJ Edgecombe | Sam Hauser |
| C | Andre Drummond | Nikola Vučević |
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid (C): OUT (Post-appendectomy surgery recovery; started strength program Monday)
- Dominick Barlow (PF): AVAILABLE (Cleared after minor back soreness)
- Paul George (SF): AVAILABLE (No injury designation)
Boston Celtics
- Ron Harper Jr. (G): PROBABLE (Right ankle sprain)
- Nikola Vučević (C): AVAILABLE (Cleared after finger soreness)
- Al Horford (PF): AVAILABLE (No injury designation)
Head to Head
The Boston Celtics lead the 2025–26 postseason series 1–0. Including the regular season, Boston has won three of the five meetings this year. Historically, the Celtics lead the all-time playoff series 67–50.
Prediction
Without Joel Embiid to lead the defense and draw double-teams, the 76ers are struggling to find rhythm against Boston’s set defense. While Tyrese Maxey is capable of a scoring explosion, the Celtics’ defensive versatility with Derrick White and Jrue Holiday (off the bench) makes it difficult for any Sixers guard to get going. Expect another strong performance from Jaylen Brown and for Boston’s depth to secure a 2–0 series lead.
Score Prediction: Celtics 118 – 76ers 100
