Philadelphia 76ers 111, Boston Celtics 97
NBA · 2026-04-21 · Winner: Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Boston Celtics 111–97 on 2026-04-21 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:20 swung win probability 47% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 25 | 37 | 22 | 27 | 111 |
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:20 swung win probability 47% → 92%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q2 26-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 4:07 (win probability 34% → 0% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 16–0 | Q1 3:20 | 47% → 92% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 10–0 | Q1 1:38 | 92% → 68% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 8–0 | Q3 11:46 | 42% → 12% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 11–0 | Q4 4:07 | 34% → 0% |