Sixers Host Celtics for Game 4 Sunday; Maxey and Edgecombe Combined for 59 Points in Prior Win

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The Sixers host this pivotal matchup in Philadelphia after a strong Game 2 offensive showing from two key players.

The Celtics and 76ers meet for Game 4 in Philadelphia, with the series tied 1-1 after two contests in Boston. This Eastern Conference First Round series shifts back to the Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking a crucial juncture for both teams. Boston, a top seed, faces a Sixers team that has equalized the series despite earlier injury challenges.

Sunday's Game 4 action tips off at 7 p.m. ET from Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans can watch the game live on NBC, with simultaneous streaming available on Peacock. In Game 2, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe delivered a significant offensive performance for Philadelphia. The duo collectively scored 59 of the Sixers' 111 points, impacting the series' early dynamics.

Boston entered the playoffs favored, boasting the league's top-ranked defense during the regular season. However, Game 2 highlighted vulnerabilities, including 13 turnovers and challenges with perimeter shooting. Philadelphia capitalized on these moments, with Maxey and Edgecombe's scoring demonstrating the Sixers' capacity to exploit opponent errors. Observers will monitor how both teams adjust to the home-court advantage shifting to Philadelphia and how recent individual performances carry forward into this critical Game 4.