Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off in a Game 7 of their NBA playoff series, marking another chapter in their long postseason rivalry. The Celtics appeared poised to advance after a dominant Game 4 win, but the 76ers forced a decisive game with back-to-back victories. Jayson Tatum may play through a minor calf issue, while Joel Embiid seeks to end Philadelphia's losing streak against Boston in winner-take-all games.
- ▪The Celtics won Game 4 by 32 points on the road, but the 76ers won Games 5 and 6 to force a Game 7 in Boston.
- ▪Jayson Tatum briefly left Game 6 with a left calf issue but returned, later describing it as only 'a little stiff.'
- ▪Coach Joe Mazzulla stated that Tatum will play in Game 7 and downplayed any injury concern.
- ▪The 76ers have lost their last four Game 7s, and no Philadelphia team has won a Game 7 since the Flyers in 2010.
- ▪The Celtics have won the last six playoff series against the 76ers, with Philadelphia last eliminating Boston in 1982.
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