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Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

They had a hand in changing the entire Eastern Conference playoff picture, and now it's paying big dividends ... IF they can take advantage of it

Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) smiles as he warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Derrick White is up for multiple awards this season, as one of his Boston Celtics teammates and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Here's everything Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown said after Game 2, with added analysis and perspective

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Here's everything Tatum said after the game, with added analysis and perspective

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after being folded by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

The Sixers got their revenge on the Boston Celtics, coming back from a big early deficit to take Game 2 of their opening-round series

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) attempts a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

The Celtics started off great but then things fell apart. Here are five reasons why this series is now tied 1-1

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) gets fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in Game 2 of their opening-round series. The Celtics are hoping to build on their 32-point win over Philly in Game 1, but there are plenty of adjustments the Sixers can make to try to avoid another

Apr 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla with guard Derrick White (9) from the sideline as they take on the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Celtics head coach has softened his stance on the award, but still wishes they'd call it something else to more accurately reflect what it means

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball ahead of Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Nick Nurse has a big job on his hands because the Sixers looked pretty bad in their opening game against Boston, but a few changes in their approach might make things more competitive in Game 2

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) defends in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Hauser did his normal job, going 4-6 from three, but he also did something we rarely see from him on defense, and he wasn't fond of doing it, either

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on defense in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

It might seem insignificant, and it might be forgotten over time, but the Sixers actually had a chance to make this game if it wasn't for one clutch play in the middle of a blowout win

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket between Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) and center Andre Drummond (1) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics put up their biggest playoff-opening win in team history, powered by their stars

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

A lot of it seems pretty straightforward, but it's not always easy to do the simple things in the playoffs, especially when the other team knows what you're trying to do.

Apr 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla speaks with Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) at a break during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Add another quote to the list of Mazzulla's greatest hits, and this one even had his player confused about what he meant

Nov 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The young Boston Celtics wing will draw a massive defensive assignment in the opening round of the playoffs, but he says he's prepared to be the X factor Boston needs

Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics superstar has surprised himself and changed the narrative around the team as they head into what's now expected to be a deep playoff run

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The Bsoton Celtics are the heavy favorites, but the Sixers have some stylistic advantages that could make things difficult for the second-seeded Celtics

Jan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to guard Jaylen Brown (7) on a break in play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mazzulla showed a lot of love for the Boston Celtics star's ability to lock in mentally, and said it has an impact on everyone in the building

Oct 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (25) passes around Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (26) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Celtics are heavy favorites in the first round, and for good reason, but that doesn't mean the Sixers can't get a few licks in along the way, and there are a few guys on that roster who have a decent chance to do so

Nov 8, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The Celtics will face a familiar opponent in the first round of the playoffs, starting on Sunday

Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics star isn't afraid to try new things in an effort to get better, and hitting the dance floor is one way that seems to be paying off for him this season

Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls a play in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics have answered every question so far in overwhelmingly positive fashion, but now there's one more that needs to be answered heading into the playoffs

Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after hitting a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

The NBA has released the dates for the Celtics first-round playoff series, with some times and outlets to be determined at the end, and an opponent to be decided Wednesday night

Oct 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talks with Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

It might not really matter who the Celtics play, but there are some strong reasons to just avoid the Magic and face Philly in the first round

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Three Boston Celtics Adjustments We Could See In Game 3, Including Tatum Screening

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