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The Eastern Conference has never been this open heading into a Game 7
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, marking a historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit. The Eastern Conference is now more open than ever heading into the next round.
Key points
- Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics
- 76ers won Game 7 with a score of 109-100
- Joel Embiid scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds
- 76ers came back from a 3-1 series deficit
- Eastern Conference is now more open than ever
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The Philadelphia 76ers walked out of TD Garden Saturday night with something historic. Behind Joel Embiid's 34 points and 12 rebounds, they eliminated the Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, completing a comeback from 3-1 down.
When the game ended, the Eastern Conference looked different from what it was 24 hours earlier.
Now Cleveland faces a Game 7 with nobody standing in the way
That's the point Nick Pedone, a Cleveland-based sports media professional, made on 92.3 The Fan ahead of tonight's Cavs-Raptors Game 7 in Cleveland. He said it directly to co-host Daryl Ruiter.
"Look at what's gone on in the Eastern Conference. This is the easiest path to an NBA Finals that's ever existed in this Eastern Conference. I'm trying to maintain an optimistic outlook about tonight, but it feels like they refuse to pick up the easiest path to a championship that's ever been offered."
Q&A
What was the score of the Game 7 between the 76ers and Celtics?
The Philadelphia 76ers won the Game 7 against the Boston Celtics with a score of 109-100.
How did the 76ers manage to come back from a 3-1 deficit?
The 76ers completed their comeback by winning three consecutive games, culminating in their victory in Game 7.
What does the current state of the Eastern Conference look like after Game 7?
The Eastern Conference is now considered very open, with the 76ers' victory changing the competitive landscape heading into the next round.
