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Celtics Dominate 76ers, Lead Series 3-1
27 Apr
Summary
- Boston Celtics secured a commanding 3-1 series lead.
- Payton Pritchard scored 32 points in the victory.
- The Celtics made a record-tying 24 three-pointers.
The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers. A dominant 128-96 victory on Sunday, fueled by a record-tying 24 three-pointers, pushed the Celtics to the brink of advancing.
Payton Pritchard was the game's standout performer, pouring in 32 points. Jayson Tatum also delivered a strong performance with 30 points and 11 assists, overshadowing Joel Embiid's return for the 76ers. The Celtics' success was significantly amplified by their deep European rotation.
Portuguese starter Neemias Queta was exceptionally efficient, scoring nine points on perfect shooting and contributing eight rebounds. Bosnian forward Luka Garza added six points off the bench, while Montenegro's Nikola Vucevic chipped in four points and five boards. Ukraine's Max Shulga also hit a three-pointer late in the game.
On the opposing side, Turkish center Adem Bona saw limited minutes, scoring four points. The Celtics' potent perimeter offense proved too much for the 76ers to overcome. Boston will now return to TD Garden for Game 5 on Tuesday, aiming to close out the series.
