Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1
The Boston Celtics have rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in his first playoff game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon last season, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. CELTICS TAKE GAME 1 AT HOME ☘️ pic. twitter.
com/7LFFbirEba — NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026 Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Neemias Queta added 13 for the second-seeded Celtics. Tatum scored 21 points in the first half, playing in just his 17th game this season following surgery last May to repair his Achilles tendon. THE JAYS SHINED IN GAME 1 ☘️ JB: 26 PTS, 2 STL JT: 25 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL CELTICS WIN AT HOME!
pic. twitter. com/NgfspzGIj6 — NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026 Boston never trailed, building a 35-point lead as coach Joe Mazzulla gave minutes to 12 players.
The Celtics connected on 16 3-pointers. Game 2 is Tuesday night in Boston. Tyrese Maxey had 21 points and eight assists for the 76ers, who played without Joel Embiid.