The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet on Thursday, April 30, at 9:00 PM ET in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Boston leads the series 3-2, putting Philadelphia in a must-win situation.
Both teams enter Game 6 with major postseason implications, as Boston looks to close out the series on the road while Philadelphia aims to force a decisive Game 7.
The Celtics’ injury report lists no players ahead of tipoff. Boston enters Game 6 with a fully available rotation for the first time in the series.
This clean availability gives Boston continuity in its playoff rotation, especially in high-usage roles across its starting unit and bench scoring groups.
On the playoffs, Jayson Tatum has averaged 24.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in the playoffs, while Jaylen Brown is leading the team at 25.8 points per game on efficient shooting splits.
Derrick White and Payton Pritchard continue to provide secondary playmaking, combining for steady backcourt production throughout the series.
Philadelphia lists Joel Embiid as probable due to post-appendectomy surgery recovery, while Tyrese Maxey is available despite a right finger tendon strain requiring a splint.
Embiid has played only two games in the series but remains highly productive, averaging 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in limited action.
Maxey has been Philadelphia’s most consistent offensive presence, averaging 25.6 points and 6.8 assists per game while playing through his hand issue.
The availability of both stars remains critical for Philadelphia, which has alternated wins and losses throughout the series and relies heavily on their creation in half-court possessions.
Supporting production has also played a key role, with Paul George averaging 17.2 points per game while spacing the floor effectively from three-point range at 53.8 percent.
Game 6 now centers on availability and execution, with Philadelphia needing full contributions from its core to extend the series, while Boston enters with the opportunity to advance under complete roster strength.
With elimination on the line for the 76ers, the final injury status of Embiid and Maxey remains a defining factor heading into one of the series’ most critical matchups.
