Celtics-76ers Game 7 Makes History As First-Round Thriller Sets New NBA Mark
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The Boston Celtics didn't get the outcome they hoped for in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, losing 109-100. However, they were part of a historic achievement.
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The NBA announced on Tuesday that Game 7 of the Celtics vs. 76ers averaged 11 million viewers on NBC/Peacock. This marked the highest viewership for a first-round Game 7 in history and the most-watched first-round game in 27 years.
Game 7 of the 76ers/Celtics series on May 2 averaged 11 million viewers on NBC/Peacock – the most-watched first-round Game 7 ever and the most-watched first-round game in 27 years.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 5, 2026
The first round of the NBA Playoffs was the most-viewed in 33 years, averaging 4 million viewers… pic.twitter.com/sdcPZQzJV3
One of the key factors that likely contributed to the 11 million viewers tuning into Game 7 was the intriguing storylines surrounding it. The Celtics were on the brink of squandering a 3-1 series lead, and their star player Jayson Tatum was sidelined with an injury.
Additionally, the appeal of both Boston and Philadelphia as powerhouse sports cities played a significant role in drawing fans to witness their intense matchups.
Hopefully, the Celtics will have the opportunity to face the 76ers again in the playoffs next year and come out on top this time. Boston will need to regroup and evaluate its roster, but even if the Celtics don’t make many changes, they should still be a top-four team in the Eastern Conference next season.
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