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76ers stun Boston to complete series comeback
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers completed a stunning comeback by defeating the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were pivotal, scoring 34 and 30 points respectively.
Key points
- Philadelphia 76ers won Game 7 against Boston Celtics
- 76ers came back from 3-1 series deficit
- Joel Embiid scored 34 points in the victory
- Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds
- 76ers advance to face New York Knicks in semi-finals
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Joel Embiid's return for the Philadelphia 76ers in their series against the Boston Celtics proved crucial [Getty Images]
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey inspired the Philadelphia 76ers to victory in their series decider against the Boston Celtics as they knocked their rivals out of the NBA play-offs and set up an Eastern Conference semi-final against the New York Knicks.
The 76ers, who came back from 3-1 down in the best-of seven series to force a deciding match, won 109-100 on the road to eliminate the 2023-24 NBA champions.
Embiid contributed 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, while team-mate Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and registered 11 rebounds and seven assists as Philadelphia became only the 14th team to win a series after going 3-1 down, achieving the feat for the first time in their history.
The 76ers also beat the Celtics in the play-offs for the first time since 1982, having lost their last six series to Boston.
"We had a talk after game five and just said, 'Hey, man, we can't let the same stuff happen over and over and over again," Maxey told NBC. "At some point we've got to put a stop to it.
"And we did."
Boston were 99-98 behind following two Neemias Queta free throws before Maxey scored eight unanswered points to give his side a 107-98 lead with 15 seconds left.
Q&A
How did the Philadelphia 76ers come back from a 3-1 deficit against the Boston Celtics?
The 76ers won three consecutive games, culminating in a decisive 109-100 victory in Game 7.
What were Joel Embiid's stats in the Game 7 victory over the Celtics?
Joel Embiid scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and provided six assists in the Game 7 win.
Who will the Philadelphia 76ers face in the Eastern Conference semi-finals?
The 76ers will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
