Will the Boston Celtics close out the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 5? And what did they do in Game 4 of their 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs first round series vs. the Sixers to come away with the victory that set them up for a closeout contest in their own home arena in the first place?

The return of star Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid from his appendectomy near the end of the 2025-26 regular season had a major impact on how the Sixers played Boston, for one. And the Celtics did a much better job of not letting officiating get under the skin as well. Now, what do they have to do to send Philly fishing and advance to the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals?

The folks behind the "Havlicek Stole the Pod" YouTube channel took some time on a recent episode to take a stab at answering all of these questions. Check it out below!

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