Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics
East 1st Round - Game 5 • BOS leads series 3-2
45-37, 22-19 Away
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45-37, 22-19 Away
56-26, 30-11 Home
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56-26, 30-11 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Boston, MA
ESPN
Referee:James Williams
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Kevin Scott
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 56 | 26 | .683 | - | W2 |
| New York | 53 | 29 | .646 | 3 | L1 |
| Toronto | 46 | 36 | .561 | 10 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 45 | 37 | .549 | 11 | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 36 | L3 |
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