Celtics vs. 76ers Game 4 Set for 7 p.m. Sunday on NBC as Maxey, Edgecombe Combine for 59 Points and Embiid Eyes Return

The series opened in Boston, where each team won one game, leaving the matchup even heading to Philadelphia. The Celtics entered the playoffs as the league’s top defensive team, allowing just 106.3 points per game in the regular season, while the Sixers averaged 112.4 points per game, ranking eighth in offensive output. In the playoffs so far, Boston has held opponents under 105 points in two of three games, whereas Philadelphia has exceeded 110 points in both of its wins.

Game 4 is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and will be broadcast live on NBC with a simultaneous stream on Peacock. NBC’s Mike Tirico will call the action with Reggie Miller providing color commentary and Zora Stephenson reporting from the sideline. In Game 2, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe accounted for 59 of the Sixers’ 111 points, representing over half of Philadelphia’s offense that night. The Sixers have announced that Joel Embiid could rejoin the roster for the weekend games, potentially adding a dominant interior presence.

If Embiid returns, Philadelphia gains a significant boost in rebounding and interior defense, which could shift the series balance after the Celtics’ strong regular‑season showing. Conversely, Boston will need to limit the Sixers’ backcourt production and force turnovers to maintain its edge. The outcome of Game 4 may determine which team gains a home‑court advantage heading into a potential Game 5.