Overview
- Philadelphia closed out a 109-100 win in Boston on Saturday night to take the series 4-3 after trailing 3-1.
- Joel Embiid posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, Tyrese Maxey added 30-11-7 with late buckets, and rookie V.J. Edgecombe scored 23 for a franchise Game 7 rookie record.
- Jayson Tatum was ruled out with left knee stiffness, and Joe Mazzulla’s surprise starters Baylor Scheierman, Luka Garza and Ron Harper Jr. combined for 0 points on 0-for-7 shooting.
- The Celtics went 13-for-49 from three and missed multiple late looks after pulling within 92-91, while the 76ers hit timely shots and free throws to seal it.
- Next up is the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as Philadelphia notches its first 3-1 series comeback and first playoff series win over Boston since 1982.