The Philadelphia 76ers completed a rare 3-1 series comeback Sunday, defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Philadelphia secured the upset by outscoring Boston 35-22 in the final period to break open a contested game.
KEY DETAILS
Series Surge: Philadelphia won three consecutive elimination games to overturn a 3-1 deficit.
Closing Run: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid fueled a decisive 14-4 scoring burst in the final six minutes.
Defensive Stance: The Sixers held Boston to 22 fourth-quarter points, forcing six turnovers in the frame.
Franchise Milestone: This victory marks the first successful 3-1 comeback in 76ers history.
CONTEXT
The win ends Philadelphia’s streak of second-round exits and installs them as the conference’s most resilient contender. Boston, the preseason title favorite, faces an immediate offseason after failing to close out the series with three opportunities.
WHAT’S NEXT
Philadelphia plays against the Knicks on Tuesday night. Can the 76ers make history again or not?