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76ers Force Game 7 in Boston After Back-to-Back Wins

Boston carries shooting woes into the decider with Jayson Tatum cleared after a brief calf check.

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Overview

  • Philadelphia’s 106-93 win on Thursday tied the series 3-3, setting Game 7 for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT on NBC/Peacock at TD Garden.
  • The Celtics’ offense has slumped in the past two games, shooting a combined 30.5% from three and staying under 100 points both nights.
  • Jayson Tatum left briefly in Game 6 for a left-calf check and will play, according to coach Joe Mazzulla, as he continues his return from last year’s Achilles tear.
  • Only 13 NBA teams have ever won a series after trailing 3-1, putting Philadelphia’s push to a decider in rare company.
  • Around the bracket, Cleveland leads Toronto 3-2 heading into Friday’s Game 6, Orlando ruled out Franz Wagner for its Game 6 vs. Detroit, and Houston forced a Game 6 against the Lakers with Kevin Durant still out with an ankle injury.