76ers stun Celtics on road in Game 7 to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, completing a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 12 rebounds, while the Celtics played without Jayson Tatum due to left knee stiffness. Boston struggled offensively, especially from three-point range, and suffered their earliest playoff exit since the 2020-21 season.
- ▪The 76ers became the 14th NBA team to overcome a 3-1 series deficit.
- ▪Joel Embiid scored 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in the Game 7 victory.
- ▪Jayson Tatum was ruled out 90 minutes before tipoff due to left knee stiffness.
- ▪Boston shot 13 of 49 from three-point range over the final three games of the series.
- ▪The 76ers, as the No. 7 seed, will face the No. 3 New York Knicks in the second round.
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Open this photo in gallery:Joel Embiid celebrates the Philadelphia 76ers' series-clinching victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.Jim Davis/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJoel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.Embiid finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. V.J. Edgecombe had 23 points and Paul George had 13.Philadelphia, the No. 7 seed, will visit No.
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