76ers vs. Celtics Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26

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Let’s take a look at the predicted outcome of Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, according to NBA 2K26. The NBA Playoffs are here, and sixteen teams are competing for the championship. Historically, Boston has dominated this matchup – they’ve won all six of their past playoff series against Philadelphia. The 76ers haven’t defeated the Celtics in a playoff series since the 1981-1982 season, but this year could be different!

Who wins 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1 according to NBA 2K26?

Our NBA 2K26 simulation predicts the Boston Celtics will win Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, with a score of 122-120.

The Philadelphia 76ers almost overcame a 15-point deficit and forced overtime, but Tyrese Maxey’s potential game-tying shot didn’t fall. Ultimately, Boston won the first game of the series, holding on to defeat the Sixers.

TEAM Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 FINAL
PHI 23 24 33 40 120
BOS 31 29 32 30 122

The team’s win was a real team effort, with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown all playing key roles. Tatum led the way with an impressive 42 points, along with 9 rebounds and 4 assists. White and Brown weren’t far behind, contributing a combined 55 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Notably, everyone else on the team scored less than 9 points.

The 76ers depended a lot on Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Maxey during the game. George and Drummond were the team’s leading scorers with 32 points apiece, and Maxey added 29. Drummond also contributed defensively with three steals. However, as noted earlier, Maxey’s potential game-tying shot didn’t fall, and the game went into the final moments without going to overtime.

Additionally, check out some of the game stats from our 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1 results:

76ers STAT Celtics
53/97 (55%) Field Goals 49/87 (56%)
9/28 (32%) Three Pointers 17/40 (42%)
5/8 (62%) Free Throws 7/9 (78%)
15 Offensive Rebounds 4
36 Defensive Rebounds 32
6 Steals 7
2 Blocks 1
10 (7) Turnovers (Points Off) 9 (16)
8 Team Fouls 5
0 Biggest Lead 19
23:38 Time of Possession 24:20

The Celtics now lead the series 1-0 after their victory. They’ll be aiming to win the next three games quickly to finish the series and get some much-needed rest before the next round. However, they still have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to return to the championship finals.

The Sixers are currently behind the Celtics, a situation that’s becoming all too common for their fans. Boston consistently seems to outperform them, and the loss of Joel Embiid is definitely hurting their chances. While there’s still time to change the series’ outcome and potentially shock people, it will be a tough battle against a very strong Celtics team.

Here are the results of Game 1 between the 76ers and Celtics, as predicted by NBA 2K26. We hope you enjoyed the simulation, and we’re excited to see how the actual game plays out tonight!

Our simulations let us refine our predictions by testing different CPU settings. While we constantly strive for improvement, it’s impossible to foresee everything, and this postseason was especially unpredictable and full of exciting surprises.

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2026-04-16 23:39