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Joel Embiid, 76s knock out second-seeded Celtics
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, marking the first time in franchise history they overcame a 3-1 series deficit. Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey contributed 30 points.
Key points
- Philadelphia 76ers won 109-100 against Boston Celtics
- Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey added 30
- 76ers overcame a 3-1 series deficit for the first time in franchise history
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Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday night.
The 76ers won the final three games in the series. It was the first time in franchise history that Philadelphia has overcome a 3-1 series deficit.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) celebrates during the final moments of their win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7.
Second-seeded Boston trailed 99-98 following two Neemias Queta free throws, but Maxey scored the next eight points to put Philadelphia up 107-98 with 15 seconds left.
Seventh-seeded Philadelphia received 23 points from rookie VJ Edgecombe. Paul George added 13. The 76ers' bench totaled three points, all by Quentin Grimes.
Boston's Jayson Tatum was ruled out of the game because of stiffness in his left knee. He left Game 6 with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter with a left leg injury.
Q&A
How did the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics in Game 7?
The 76ers won 109-100, with Joel Embiid scoring 34 points and Tyrese Maxey adding 30 points.
What is significant about the 76ers' victory over the Celtics?
This win marks the first time in franchise history that the 76ers have come back from a 3-1 series deficit.
What were the key moments in the 76ers vs. Celtics Game 7?
Tyrese Maxey scored eight consecutive points late in the game, helping secure the 76ers' victory after trailing 99-98.
