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Celtics Defeat Sixers in Game 1
National Desk
May 19, 2026
Why it matters locally: The 76ers' loss to the Celtics puts Philadelphia behind early in the best-of-seven series, increasing the pressure on the team to perform well in upcoming games and potentially affecting local viewership and sports-related revenue in Pennsylvania.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 117-100 to secure Game 1 of the series. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown contributed 23 points for Boston. For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. James Harden added 22 points for the 76ers. Boston now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0.
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