"Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in his first playoff game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon last season, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup."
"Boston never trailed, building a 35-point lead as coach Joe Mazzulla gave minutes to 12 players. The Celtics connected on 16 3-pointers."
"Tyrese Maxey had 21 points and eight assists for the 76ers, who played without Joel Embiid. The 2023 MVP continues to recover following an appendectomy on April 9."
"Philadelphia was 4 of 23 from 3-point range."
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in his first playoff game since Achilles tendon surgery. The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. Tatum scored 21 points in the first half, contributing to a 35-point lead. Jaylen Brown added 26 points, while Neemias Queta scored 13. The Celtics made 16 three-pointers, while the 76ers struggled, shooting 4 of 23 from beyond the arc without Joel Embiid, who is recovering from an appendectomy.
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