Boston struggled with turnovers and was outrebounded, allowing Philadelphia to take 14 more shots.
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Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers surprise Celtics 119-115 in series opener
With big man Joel Embiid on the sidelines, Philadelphia takes the lead in the final seconds after Boston shoots 74% in the first half.
Celtics, 76ers renew rivalry in second round of NBA playoffs
Boston and Philadelphia, who have met more than any other NBA teams, kick off their series Monday.
Bring on Philly: Celtics turn their attention to Joel Embiid, 76ers
Boston won three of four meetings in the regular season, but the margin was single digits in every game.
Celtics advance in playoffs by closing out Hawks with late run
Boston scores the final 11 points to earn a 128-120 victory in Game 6, setting up a second-round matchup against the 76ers.
Celtics fail to close out Hawks, lose on Young’s late 3
Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left as Atlanta wins, 119-117 to pull within 3-2 in their first-round series.
Coach Joe Mazzulla pushed right buttons in Celtics’ Game 4 victory
Joe Mazzulla played Robert Williams III and Al Horford together down the stretch and the move paid big dividends.
Celtics bounce back, take 3-1 lead over Hawks
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum lead Boston with 31 points apiece, and the Celtics will have a chance to wrap up the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at home on Tuesday.
Troubling flaw resurfaced in Celtics’ Game 3 loss
Boston struggled defensively and allowed Atlanta’s bench to get hot in a 130-122 loss.
NBA playoffs: Young, Hawks beat Celtics, 130-122, in Game 3
Trae Young scores 32 points and Atlanta cuts Boston’s lead in their first-round series to 2-1.