Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 2, 2026

Joel Embiid and the 76ers have owned this season series, winning two of three matchups against Boston and averaging 109 points in their two victories. On Friday night in Boston, that offensive edge held firm as Philadelphia's star center posted 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists to secure a 109–100 win and push the head-to-head advantage further. Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists—a complete two-way performance that kept Boston's defense scrambled throughout.

The game unfolded as a back-and-forth affair until the third quarter turned decisive. After a balanced first half that combined for 105 points, the teams ignited in the third, combining for 58 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter—to produce the widest offensive output. Philadelphia outscored Boston 33–25 in that frame and built crucial separation. Jaylen Brown (33 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists) and Derrick White (26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists) kept the Celtics in contention, but a fourth-quarter lull—just 46 combined points—sealed Boston's fate as the final combined total reached 209.

The 209 final crossed the 204.5 market total by 4.5 points, landing over despite DAGGER's pregame lean to the under. Philadelphia's recent run of 105.9 points per game proved insufficient context here; Embiid and Maxey's twin-engine attack overwhelmed Boston's perimeter-heavy setup in a series-clinching performance.