Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 21, 2026

Philadelphia's second-quarter surge buried Boston before the Celtics could mount a real comeback. The combined 63 points in Q2 set the tone for the entire night, with the 76ers outscoring the hosts 37-26 in that frame to seize control. By halftime, the combined score stood at 116 points—a pace that suggested a shootout—but the second half told a different story. The combined 92 points across Q3 and Q4 signaled a dramatic slowdown, as Philadelphia held on to win 111-97.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum added 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists in the losing effort. For Philadelphia, VJ Edgecombe paced the offense with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Tyrese Maxey contributed 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. Paul George chipped in 19 points. The combined total of 208 finished well under the market line of 217.5, a 9.5-point miss. DAGGER leaned over and missed. In their recent head-to-head matchups, these teams had totaled 214, 212, and 202 points; this result landed firmly in that range despite the pregame expectation for a higher-scoring affair.