Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 111-97: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · NBA · Philadelphia 76ers 111, Boston Celtics 97
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at TD Garden. The Philadelphia 76ers covered the spread as 14-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 217.5, with 208 points combined.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics final score and game recap
The Philadelphia 76ers won by 14 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers): 30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers): 29 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics): 36 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): 19 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics?
The Philadelphia 76ers covered the spread as 14-point underdogs and won outright, by 14 points.
The spread opened at Boston Celtics -13.5 and closed at Boston Celtics -14.
Did Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics go over or under the total?
The game went under: 208 points combined against a closing total of 217.5, under by 9.5.
The total opened at 216.5 and closed at 217.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Boston Celtics between the open and the close, and the Philadelphia 76ers covered. The total moved up from 216.5 to 217.5, and the game went under.
Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Philadelphia 76ers 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
This result left the Boston Celtics 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
What's next for Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics?
Next for the Philadelphia 76ers: the Boston Celtics at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Boston Celtics: at the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, April 24, 2026.