Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers, who made history by coming back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the series.Key Facts
- Joel Embiid scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made 6 assists in Game 7.
- Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers.
- The 76ers won the last three games of the series after being down 3-1.
- This was the first time the 76ers overcame a 3-1 deficit in franchise history.
- Boston’s star player Jayson Tatum did not play due to a knee injury.
- Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points and 9 rebounds.
- Philadelphia will face the New York Knicks in the second round.
- Joel Embiid returned to play after having emergency appendix surgery earlier in the playoffs.
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