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Final Injury Report for 76ers-Celtics Game 7: Will Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid Play?

The Boston Celtics are at home on Saturday night as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.

Boston enters Saturday's game tied with the 76ers in the series at 3-3 after losing on the road in Philadelphia in Game 6 on Thursday night.

 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

In Thursday's loss to the 76ers, Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics as he recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists while Jaylen Brown added 18 points and two rebounds of his own.

Now Boston will try to bounce back on their home court in Game 7 on Sunday as they try to clinch the series with a win over the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face off against the New York Knicks.

On the other side, Philadelphia enters Saturday's contest tied with the Celtics in the series at 3-3 after defeating Boston at home on Thursday night in Game 6.

 Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey Bill Streicher-Imagn Images arena

Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers in Thursday's victory as he ended the game with 30 points and five assists while Joel Embiid recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 7 on Saturday night to keep their season alive, both squads may be without one of their star players due to injury.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid Play?

For the 76ers, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Embiid as probable.

 Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Philadelphia has listed Embiid as probable due to post appendectomy surgery recovery and he is expected to play in Game 7 on Saturday night.

This is great news for the 76ers as the star big man has played a key role since returning earlier in the series and they will need that to continue as they try to win on the road in Boston to advance to the second round.

Celtics Injury Report: Will Jayson Tatum Play?

On the other side, the Celtics enter Saturday's contest with a clean injury report as they have nobody listed on it, including Tatum.

 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images arena

Of course, Tatum left Thursday's loss in the second half due to a left leg injury but after he and the team downplayed the injury after the game, it appears as though he will be available for Game 7.

Fans can catch Game 7 of the first-round series between the 76ers and Celtics from Boston on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

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