76ers vs. Celtics live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 7 start time, picks and predictions

Hello, hoop fans. Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Game 7 of this Eastern Conference first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, with a second-round matchup against the New York Knicks hanging in the balance.Trailing the series 3-1, the Sixers rattled off consecutive convincing wins to push the Celtics and this series to the brink, looking to complete the comeback tonight, while Boston will rely on its championship pedigree to survive and advance.This is also familiar territory for both franchises, as they faced off in a Game 7 against just four seasons ago.An entertaining game awaits us, so stay tuned for the latest predictions, news, analysis, play-by-play, reaction and more throughout the day.