Led by James Harden’s Playoff career-high tying 45 points, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 1, 119-115. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points for the 76ers in the victory, while Jayson Tatum tallied 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Celtics. The 76ers lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Wednesday, May 3 (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT).
Tonight marked James Harden’s 10th 40+ point Playoff game of his career, becoming the 11th player in NBA history with 10 or more such games:
Michael Jordan: 38 Games
LeBron James: 28 Games
Jerry West: 20 Games
Elgin Baylor: 14 Games
Kevin Durant: 14 Games
Wilt Chamberlain: 13 Games
Kobe Bryant: 13 Games
Shaquille O’Neal: 12 Games
Hakeem Olajuwon: 11 Games
Allen Iverson: 10 Games
James Harden: 10 Games
James Harden is the 5th player in 76ers franchise history to record 45+ points in a Playoff game, joining:
Allen Iverson (7 Games)
Lee Shaffer
Wilt Chamberlain
Billy Cunningham
Tonight’s victory is the 76ers’ first Game 1 victory in Boston since 1981
Jayson Tatum had his 5th career Playoff game of 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, passing Paul Pierce for the 3rd most such games in Celtics franchise history:
Larry Bird: 19
John Havlicek: 7
Jayson Tatum: 5
Paul Pierce: 4
Jayson Tatum had his 11th career Playoff game of 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, passing Bill Russell for the 3rd most such games in Celtics franchise history:
Larry Bird: 26
John Havlicek: 15
Jayson Tatum: 11
Bill Russell: 10
RawCyberHub
May 1, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Will harden play exactly like this next game? Doubt it, if he didn’t the Celtics would’ve won easily. One of these 2 teams imo is going to the finals.
Ayo
May 1, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Boston will always figure out how to give away easy games…
Nigel Khan
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Why are the Celtics wearing these horrible uniforms? They should be wearing their traditional home white and green uniforms.
Cici Abukhater
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Confirmation that Marcus Smart should not be a starter in the NBA. Extremely overrated, terrible shooter, horrible decision maker, Russell Westbrook has a higher IQ 😂
Oh and he’s a flopping pu55y.
FYI: I’m not even a Celtics fan, I just hate Marcus Smart.
Eric Muluh
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
And some so call NBA experts were saying last year James was washed up and finished.SMH
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May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
76ers vs knicks on the finals
flyty luv2laf
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Bro harden went 📴
howard andrews
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
I’m not a Philly fan, but I give props when their due. I tip my hat to the 76ers with this performance here, without Embeid too. Boston came out and couldn’t miss, they were 14 of 15, 23 for 29, I simply lost count after that. NORMALLY, with a team shooting like that you’d expect a massacre, yet Philly stayed right with them, on their ass. I knew the Celtics couldn’t shoot like that all game and they didn’t. Kudos to Philly for staying close, then coming back and winning on the road against a good Boston team, without the MVP. One of the finest performances I have ever seen in a tough, road playoff game. Well done Philly
Josh
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Harden went crazy 🔥
Killuminati Shakur
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
Joe Mazzulla is the worst coach in the league!!!!
Afroninja649
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
What an upset by Philly! Harden balled out this game!!
Alexander Lyons
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
Harden is ALWAYS a choker in the playoffs huh? Explain this then, stop playing with my mans.
Brow Ming
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
If anyone is gonna break out of course it’s against the Celtics 🤦 these mfs would let Duncan Robinson drop 40 on them
Shaheed Coleman
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
Money ova bxtches niccah stick to the scrip👊🏾💥
A Luke
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
Ok 76ers, I see 👀 you 😜
Methhead Mayhem Miller
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
Paul Reed finally getting the minutes and credibility he deserves
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May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
Harden saw all that red and thought he was a Rocket again
Marilyn Gapulao
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
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The Joker
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
Houston Harden is back in full force! Boston is in trouble and Philly may win this series!
Ly Dobermann
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
Leaders have to do what they need to do.
Sean Henderson
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
That was a heck of a shot by Harden at the end.
Tyler Johnson
May 2, 2023 at 12:02 am
These playoffs have been the best in years!!!