Celtics cruise to 123-91 blowout Game 1 win over 76ers

The Eastern Conference #2 seeded Boston Celtics didn't take the Philadelphia 76ers lightly as they had their foot on the gas from tipoff through the final minute. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum scored 26 and 25 points respectively to lead Boston to a 1-0 series lead.

Neemias Queta chipped in with 13 points on a perfect 5 for 5 shooting while Sam Hauser connected on four 3-pointers and also snagged seven rebounds in today's 32 point victory, the largest playoff—opening win in franchise history.

Video: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Game 1 highlights https://t.co/AygqqjqKoF

— TEAMBOSTON (@teamboston) April 19, 2026

Jaylen Brown: "We've been the harder-playing team all year. That can't change in playoff basketball."

— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) April 19, 2026

Joe may be the most locked in coach from a play by play standpoint of my lifetime. https://t.co/niquiQtvuD

— John Zannis (@John_Zannis) April 19, 2026

Jayson Tatum becomes the 7th Celtic to reach 1,000 rebounds in the playoffs. Russell has more than 2 and 3 combined 👀

1. Bill Russell: 4,104
2. Larry Bird: 1,683
3. Robert Parish: 1,649
4. Dave Cowens: 1,285
5. Kevin McHale: 1,253
6. Johns Havlicek: 1,186
7. Jayson Tatum: 1,000 pic.twitter.com/8BuBCllBsS

— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) April 19, 2026