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After splitting the first two games of their series against the 76ers, the Celtics will travel to Philadelphia for a pivotal Game 3.
Boston cruised to an easy victory in the series opener, but Philly responded with a 111-97 win in Game 2. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined to score 59 points for the Sixers, who stunned the TD Garden crowd and stole home-court advantage.
Now, the pressure is on the Celtics, who came into this matchup as a heavy favorite. Can Joe Mazzulla’s squad get back on track?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 3 of the first-round series.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:Prime Video
Celtics vs. 76ers will not air on a national TV channel. The game will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video, which is currently offering a 30-day free trial for new users.
Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 start time
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Series tied 1-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| April 24 | Game 3: Celtics vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| April 26 | Game 4: Celtics vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| April 28 | Game 5: 76ers vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| April 30 | Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ers | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*: 76ers vs. Celtics | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series
