It all comes down to this. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are heading to a winner-take-all Game 7 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and if you're a fan of high-stakes basketball, this is the game you've been waiting for.
After Boston jumped out to a commanding 3-1 series lead, the resilient Sixers refused to go quietly. Philadelphia stormed back with dominant performances in Games 5 and 6, forcing a decisive showdown at TD Garden. Joel Embiid was nearly unstoppable in Game 6, flirting with a triple-double, while Tyrese Maxey caught fire and led the team with 30 points. On the Boston side, Jayson Tatum posted a double-double, and Jaylen Brown chipped in 18 points, but it wasn't enough to close out the series.
All eyes will be on Tatum's status after he suffered a calf injury in Game 6. The Celtics star, who returned this season following a ruptured Achilles, is expected to be ready for action as Boston looks to punch its ticket to the next round against the New York Knicks.
Here's everything you need to know to catch every second of the action:
How to Watch: Game 7 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. If you're cutting the cord, you can stream the game live on Peacock, which also offers coverage of Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympics, Premier League soccer, Big Ten sports, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Tip-Off Time: The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2.
Location: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.
Whether you're gearing up for game day in your favorite Celtics or Sixers gear, this is the kind of playoff drama that makes basketball unforgettable. Don't miss a moment of the action.
