Philadelphia 76ers 109, Boston Celtics 100
NBA · 2026-05-02 · Winner: Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Boston Celtics 109–100 on 2026-05-02 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:15 swung win probability 40% → 0%. 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 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 109 |
| Boston Celtics | 19 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:15 swung win probability 40% → 0%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q1 19-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 9:40 (win probability 42% → 11% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q2 6:52 | 23% → 61% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 8–0 | Q3 9:40 | 42% → 11% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 8–0 | Q3 2:24 | 10% → 0% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 8–0 | Q4 0:15 | 40% → 0% |