76ers Make History with Stunning Comeback Against Celtics in NBA Playoffs
NBA playoffs: 76ers upset No 2 seed Celtics after comeback from 3-1 series hole
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The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 109-100, marking only the 14th time in NBA playoff history a team has achieved such a comeback. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points, while the Celtics played without star Jayson Tatum, who was ruled out due to knee stiffness.
- 01Joel Embiid scored 34 points, leading the 76ers to victory.
- 02Tyrese Maxey contributed significantly with 30 points and 11 rebounds.
- 03The Celtics, missing Jayson Tatum, struggled, finishing 13 of 49 from three-point range.
- 04This loss marks Boston's earliest playoff exit since the 2020-21 season.
- 05Philadelphia will face the New York Knicks in the next round.
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In a remarkable turnaround, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100, completing a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Joel Embiid, who scored 34 points, led the charge, while Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds. The Celtics, playing without star forward Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness, struggled throughout the game, particularly from beyond the arc, finishing with a dismal 13 of 49 shooting from three-point range. This defeat marks Boston's earliest exit from the playoffs since the 2020-21 season and drops their record to 32-1 when leading a series 3-1. The 76ers will now advance to face the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, starting Monday night.
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The 76ers' victory boosts their momentum as they head into the next playoff round, while the Celtics must regroup after an unexpected early exit.
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