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What do we need to know about the Boston Celtics first round series with the 76ers?

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Both Atlantic Division ball clubs did not have the season they were expected to.

What do we need to know about the Boston Celtics first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs? Both Atlantic Division ball clubs did not have the season they were expected to, with Boston overachieving compared to early assessments due to player growth, coaching, and health. The Sixers had a number of setbacks on the injury front, and slipped somewhat below early expectations had them pegged, but have been trending toward healthy and have grown themselves over the course of the season.

So should Boston fans expect a tough series, an easy one, or something in the middle? How will these teams play each other, and what do we think the outcome will be? The hosts of "Havlicek Stole the Pod" took a closer look on a recent episode of the show.

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