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The Celtics didn't earn a few extra days of rest after losing Game 5 of their first-round series against the 76ers. Now, they will try to win Game 6 on the road to advance to the conference semifinals.
Philadelphia avoided elimination behind a strong performance from Joel Embiid, who scored 33 points and dished out eight assists in the Sixers' Game 5 victory. Philly outscored Boston, 28-11, in the fourth quarter, stunning the TD Garden crowd.
After dropping Game 2, the Celtics responded with impressive wins in Games 3 and 4. Can they bounce back again and end the series on Thursday night?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 6 of the first-round series.
What channel is 76ers vs. Celtics on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Peacock
Game 6 between the 76ers and Celtics won't air on traditional television but will stream live on Peacock, with Noah Eagle, Grant Hill and Robbie Hummel on the call..
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
76ers vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Thursday, April 30
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
76ers vs. Celtics Game 6 is scheduled to tip off Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Celtics vs. 76ers series schedule
Boston leads series 3-2
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, Sixers 91 | — | — |
| Tue., April 21 | Game 2: Sixers 111, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3: Celtics 108, Sixers 100 | — | — |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Celtics 128, Sixers 96 | — | — |
| Tue., April 28 | Game 5: Sixers 113, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| Thu., April 30 | Game 6 at Philadelphia | 8 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat., May 2 | Game 7 at Boston* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
| 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 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series
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