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Sixers Force Game 7 With 106-93 Win as Oubre Anchors Defense

Game 7 in Boston will test Philadelphia’s defensive surge.

Overview

  • Philadelphia leveled the series by beating Boston 106-93 in Game 6, setting up a winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. added 14 points and took the lead defensive assignment on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
  • His length helped hold Tatum to 17 points before the Celtics star left with a leg issue, which will be watched going into the finale.
  • Coach Nick Nurse praised Oubre for handling a “very difficult” matchup and for consistent effort despite a cold shooting series.
  • Tyrese Maxey said he texted Oubre that “your time is coming,” and Oubre said he is staying glued to his matchup like “white on the rice.”