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After enjoying a long break following the conclusion of the regular season, the Celtics will be back in action when they face the 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday afternoon.
Boston, which will enter the postseason bracket as the No. 2 seed, is hoping to make another deep run just two years after winning the 18th championship in franchise history. Jayson Tatum's return gave the Celtics a huge boost late in the season, but the playoffs are a completely different animal.
The 76ers clinched a playoff berth with a Play-In Tournament win over the Magic on Wednesday. Philadelphia will continue to lean on Tyrese Maxey, who scored a team-high 31 points against Orlando.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the first-round series.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream:ESPN app
Celtics vs. 76ers will air on ABC. The game will also be available to stream on the ESPN app.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1 start time
- Date: Sunday April 19
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 19. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule
DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: 76ers vs. Celtics1 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTVApril 21Game 2: 76ers vs. Celtics7 p.m.PeacockApril 24Game 3: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.Prime VideoApril 26Game 4: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVApril 28Game 5*: 76ers vs. CelticsTBDTBDApril 30Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ersTBDTBDMay 2Game 7*: 76ers vs. CelticsTBDTBD*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
EventDatesFirst round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19*Can move up depending on earlier series