Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Philadelphia 76ers will be back on the road Tuesday night for a 7:00 PM match-up inside TD Garden against the Boston Celtics in game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, and we have you ready to roll with our Philadelphia vs Boston prediction. Philadelphia squeaked into the playoffs with 45 wins on the year, but has dropped 3 of 4 in this series, including consecutive home games in games 3 and 4. The Boston Celtics are 1 of the best teams in basketball, running hot coming into Tuesday, having won 4 of their last 5 after taking full control of this series with consecutive wins. Read more about this Philadelphia vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Philadelphia tries to stay alive
The Philadelphia 76ers averaged 115.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor in the regular season, but have averaged only 99.5 points per game through 4 games played in the first round. Offensively, Philadelphia was terrible in game 4, scoring just 96 points, including only 38 in the first half, on 41% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia lost the rebounding battle by 21 and turned the ball over 9 times. Joel Embiid did everything for Philadelphia in Game 4, leading the team with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists on 21 shots. Tyrese Maxey scored 22 points on 14 shots, and Paul George added 16 points on 13 shots.
Joel Embiid has led the Philadelphia offense in the first round, averaging 26 points and 10 rebounds per game, though he has played just 1 time. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.8 points, along with a team-leading 7.2 assists per game. Paul George averages 17.5 points, and VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.8 points in just under 37 minutes per game.
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Boston goes for the knockout
The Boston Celtics offense has carried the team this season, averaging 114.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and they have maintained that scoring in the playoffs, averaging 114 points per game through the first 4 games. Boston dominated game 4, pouring in 128 points, including 72 in the second half, on 48% shooting, and 45% from beyond the arc. Boston pulled in 51 rebounds, including 14 on the offensive end. Payton Pritchard carried the Boston offense in Game 4, pouring in 32 points on 21 shots to lead the team. Jayson Tatum was second on the Boston roster with 30 points on 16 shots in 35 minutes. Jaylen Brown was the 2nd Boston starter in double digits with 20 points on 15 shots in 31 minutes.
Jaylen Brown is leading Boston in the playoffs, averaging 26.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum is second on the roster with 24.8 points to go along with a team-leading 9.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists. Payton Pritchard is the third Boston player in double digits, averaging 15.8 points per game. Big man Neemias Queta is averaging 9 points, and Derrick White is averaging 8.8 points per game through 4 games.
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Philadelphia vs Boston Pick
- Philadelphia vs Boston Spread Pick
Boston is rolling heading into this matchup, as they're fresh off a near-30-point road victory in Philadelphia. Look for the Celtics to put this series to bed Tuesday night as they do the work to get the victory. Philadelphia will have enough heart and enough talent Tuesday night to keep things close enough to cover the big number, but the Celtics will get the win.
- Philadelphia vs Boston Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well and have been doing so in this series. Look for points to come in bunches again on Tuesday night as each team looks to run it up. Take the over on Tuesday as both teams pursue this win in Game 5. The Philadelphia 76ers will do enough Tuesday night to cover the number, but the Boston Celtics will get the win in Game 5 as the total goes over.
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