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The Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George were poised to win Game 7 against the Boston Celtics, coinciding with George's birthday. This unique combination added to the anticipation of the playoff match.
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Paul George celebrated his birthday on Saturday.
It was also Game 7 for the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics.
Turns out, that was the perfect combination.
According to ESPN, no player has ever lost a Game 7 played on their birthday:
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Shoutout to the researcher who chased that one down. Incredible stuff.
George turned 36 on Saturday, and he and his teammates got to turn it into a road trip celebration in Boston.
The 76ers completed a comeback from 3-1 down to take the series that went the distance. They advance to play the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 76ers were expected to win Game 7 due to the coinciding celebration of Paul George's birthday, creating a positive atmosphere.
Game 7 is crucial for the 76ers as it determines their advancement in the NBA playoffs, making it a high-stakes match.
Paul George's birthday added an emotional and celebratory element to the Game 7 matchup, potentially boosting team morale.
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George was solid in the clincher, playing 42 of a possible 48 minutes and scoring 13 points on 5-for-10 from the floor, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. He added three rebounds and an assist, and in a game the 76ers won by nine points, George was a plus-9.
The 76ers won't be able to call on George's birthday again, although they do have some birthdays coming up.
Quentin Grimes will turn 26 on May 8. And Dominick Barlow will turn 23 on May 26.
Maybe there's still some celebratory magic for the 76ers to call on before this postseason is done.