April 4: Celtics-76ers live updates

Updates and commentary as the Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, April 4.

3rd & 7 37yd

by Leon Powe via twitter retweeted by celtics 4/4/2014 10:30:22 PM
I miss her, its been a while but she is with me now. Thank You Boston. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZOoB7IIAAwwF0.jpg
by scott_souza via twitter retweeted by celtics 4/4/2014 10:32:14 PM
Former #Celtics forward Leon Powe shares laugh w/ captain Rajon Rondo, PR chief Jeff Twiss before tonight's game. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaT5xqIgAA97fL.jpg
by gary washburn via twitter 4/4/2014 10:36:25 PM
Nerlens Noel, who may not play this season, works out at TD Garden before #76ers game with #celtics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaVb6EIAAAvEGo.jpg
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/4/2014 10:36:54 PM
"The Show" @Leon_Powe joins us now to talk about his epic Game 2 performance in the '08 Finals & repping the C's at Fenway! #AMEXCeltics
by Marc D'Amico via twitter retweeted by celtics 4/4/2014 10:39:18 PM
Leon Powe is live now on Home Court Advantage! Tune in to the Celtics mobile app and site to hear from him! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaV-OYIQAAvdbn.jpg
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/4/2014 10:48:12 PM
Coming up next on #AMEXCeltics Home Court Advantage, we go behind the scenes for @RajonRondo 's color commentary debut on @CSNNE .
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/4/2014 10:59:37 PM
That's all for #AMEXCeltics Home Court Advantage! Tune to @CSNNE for more w/ @tvabby @CSNTommy @celticsvoice @KyleDraperTV & @SherrodbCSN
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/4/2014 11:09:43 PM
One last time, my story on quantifying chemistry, with feedback from Brad Stevens and Rajon Rondo: bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04… #analytics
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/4/2014 11:12:03 PM
Powe met Marathon bombing victims, was moved: "I told everybody on the West Coast, that’s not going to break the people’s spirit in Boston."
by Chris Forsberg via twitter 4/4/2014 11:14:48 PM
pregame: Bradley out, Bayless in for at least two more games (espn.go.com/blog/boston/ce…) but no other changes for C's (espn.go.com/blog/boston/ce…)
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/4/2014 11:19:16 PM
Nice RT @MrTrpleDouble10 Rondo gave his shoe to this young fan just now. To say she was excited is an understatement http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaYzY-IIAAeNaf.jpg
by Chris Forsberg via twitter 4/4/2014 11:28:05 PM
Leon Powe on Boston: "It feels like home... I love these people here, the Boston people, and I know they love me." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkahQ1WCYAA1x6R.jpg
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/4/2014 11:29:29 PM
Here's the Celtics Instant Win Ticket Starting Lineup:
R. Rondo
J. Bayless
J. Green
B. Bass
K. Humphries http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkahlWyIMAAqfZ8.jpg
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/4/2014 11:34:01 PM
#Gametime ! #Sixers and @celtics square off NOW on @CSNPhilly and @975TheFanatic . #TogetherWeBuild
by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/4/2014 11:37:02 PM
National Anthem at TD Garden before the #Sixers vs. #Celtics game. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkajT6LIQAAnL-R.jpg
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/4/2014 11:42:23 PM
.@H_Sims14 goes to the line and knocks down a pair of FTs. 2-0 Philly to start the game.
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/4/2014 11:44:11 PM
Celtics start 0-5 with 2 turnovers. Philly leads, 4-0.
by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/4/2014 11:44:44 PM
#Celtics are 0-5 shooting and have 2 TOs. #notgood
by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/4/2014 11:45:27 PM
#Sixers lead 4-0 and the #Celtics are 0-6
by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/4/2014 11:46:00 PM
... But the #Sixers are 1-6. Yes, this is a poor-shooting start folks.
by gary washburn via twitter 4/4/2014 11:46:43 PM
The #sixers and #celtics have combined for 2-for-15 shooting so far in four minutes.
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/4/2014 11:49:15 PM
#Sixers out to a 9-2 lead over @celtics w/ 6:51 left in Q1. @yungsmoove21 w/ 5 PTS.

Live Stats: on.nba.com/1eg5qfj
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/4/2014 11:50:14 PM
.@Leon_Powe joined @emilyausten_ on #AMEXCeltics Home Court Advantage to talk the 2008 NBA Championship Celtics team. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkamVNcIAAArbe-.jpg
by gary washburn via twitter 4/4/2014 11:50:41 PM
Thank goodness, there is a timeout between #celtics and #sixers . Teams are 6-for-22 shooting so far.
by gary washburn via twitter 4/4/2014 11:52:29 PM
The crowd is so flat here, Leon Powe got about three claps when shown on the jumbotron #celtics
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/4/2014 11:53:17 PM
Celtics 2-11 with 4 turnovers. Philly leads, 11-5.
by gary washburn via twitter 4/4/2014 11:54:01 PM
Meanwhile, Rajon Rondo already got 6 rebounds in 7 minutes #celtics
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/4/2014 11:57:53 PM
#Sixers up 17-14 over Boston w/ 3:07 left in Q1. @CSNPhilly , @975TheFanatic to tune in!

Live Stats: on.nba.com/1eg5qfj
by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/4/2014 11:58:32 PM
#Sixers up 17-14 with 3:03 left in first quarter. They are shooting 7-17 overall and 1-6 on threes. Young has 5 pts for #Sixers .
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:02:57 AM
Just barely, though. RT @BenjeeBallgame : As far as basketball games go, this is one of them.
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:08 AM
Celtics on pace for 32 turnovers. They trail 23-17 after 1Q.
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:32 AM
At the end of one quarter, #Sixers lead @celtics 23-17! @yungsmoove21 and @ewill901 both with 5 PTS to lead Philly. #TogetherWeBuild
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:44 AM
Only one quarter is in the books but Rajon Rondo already has 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The Celtics trail the Sixers 23-17. Bayless: 6 points
by gary washburn via twitter 4/5/2014 12:21:40 AM
This may be the worst NBA game I have seen in years, and that's saying something #celtics #76ers
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:22:17 AM
We're knotted up at 33 apiece w/ 5:50 left in Q2. @ewill901 w/ 7 PTS; @H_Sims14 w/ 6 PTS, 4 REB.
by gary washburn via twitter 4/5/2014 12:32:22 AM
Rondo's line so far: 0 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds #celtics
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:33:25 AM
MCW knocks down the jumper with contact! He'll go to the line to shoot a FT after the timeout. 44-42 Celtics, 2:46 left in Q2.
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:35:18 AM
Rondo has 8 assists, 8 rebounds…and 0 points. Odd stat line.
by Emily Austen via twitter retweeted by celtics 4/5/2014 12:35:26 AM
Did you see @RajonRondo 's TV debut on @CSNNE ? If you missed it, here's a behind the scenes look. #Celtics --> VIDEO: on.nba.com/1hL4jIQ
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter retweeted by damon_yost 4/5/2014 12:39:38 AM
#Gameday ! #Sixers and @celtics square off in Boston tonight at 7:30pm.

Preview: on.nba.com/1dY1Lb9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkYpcs4CcAACTKL.png
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:39:44 AM
Wow! @MCW1 rejects Brandon Bass and then takes it the length of the floor and dishes the length of the floor and draws a foul.
by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:42:15 AM
Halftime: Celtics 51, 76ers 49
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:43:21 AM
At halftime, it's Celtics 51, #Sixers 49. @MCW1 leads the way with 14 PTS (5/8 FG); @H_Sims14 w/ 8 PTS, 5 REB. on.nba.com/1eg5qfj
by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 12:44:05 AM
The Celtics are on top of the Sixers 51-49 at the half thanks to Rondo's 8 asts, 8 rebs & 2 pts. Oh, and Bayless kind've already has 18 pts.
by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:59:34 AM
Second half underway on @CSNPhilly and @975TheFanatic ! 51-49 Celtics over #Sixers .