Trending Now - Pritchard Shines as Celtics Dominate 76ers, Take 3-1 Lead

WHO:

NBC Sports - Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers after an appendectomy.

NBC Sports - Payton Pritchard scored 32 points for the Boston Celtics.

NBC Sports - Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and had 11 assists for the Celtics.

NBC Sports - Tyrese Maxey and Paul George were also players for the 76ers.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 129-96 in Game 4.

NBC Sports - The Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the series.

NBC Sports - Pritchard made six 3-pointers during the game.

NBC Sports - The Celtics led by 16 points after the first quarter and maintained a lead that never dipped into single digits.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The game took place on the road for the Celtics, with the series shifting back to TD Garden in Boston for Game 5.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The 76ers struggled offensively, shooting 12-of-36 (33.3%) in the first half and 3-of-12 from beyond the arc.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The Celtics achieved a high offensive rating of 139.1 through the non-garbage time part of the game.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 17:26 UTC)

In a decisive Game 4, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 129 to 96, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 32 points, including six 3-pointers, while Jayson Tatum contributed 30 points and 11 assists, as the Celtics maintained a comfortable lead throughout the game. The series will shift back to TD Garden in Boston for Game 5, which is scheduled for Tuesday.