76ers Complete Historic Comeback, Stun Celtics in Game 7
76ers stun Celtics in Game 7, completing historic 3-1 comeback to advance.
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NBA 2025-2026 Playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 to complete first franchise comeback from 3-1 series deficit, advancing to face New York Knicks in Eastern Conference semifinals.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 3 May, 05:06 UTC
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Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 playoff series
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 on Saturday night in Boston, completing the franchise's first comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. The 76ers are only the 14th team in NBA history to win a playoff series after trailing 3-1. With the victory, Philadelphia advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face the New York Knicks.
Boston Celtics lose first-round series despite 3-1 series lead
The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, marking the franchise's first blown 3-1 series lead in playoff history. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard both missed opportunities to give the Celtics a lead late in the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum was sidelined with left knee stiffness, having made a surprisingly early comeback from Achilles surgery in March. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White combined for 59 points. The Celtics shot 40 percent from the field and 27 percent from three-point range.
Joel Embiid records 34 points and 12 rebounds in Game 7 victory
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points on 12-of-26 shooting and 12 rebounds in Game 7 against the Celtics. This was only his fourth game in the series after undergoing an appendectomy. Embiid took accidental contact late in the fourth quarter and was limping in the final minutes of the victory.
76ers to face Knicks in Eastern Conference semifinals
Following their Game 7 victory, the Philadelphia 76ers will advance to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The series is scheduled to begin Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The 76ers are seeking their first Eastern Conference semifinals appearance since 2023.
Tyrese Maxey and JV Edgecombe key contributors in 76ers' Game 7 win
Tyrese Maxey contributed 30 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers in Game 7. JV Edgecombe set a franchise rookie Game 7 record with 23 points. Maxey was instrumental in the closing moments, scoring two late buckets to ice the game as the Celtics came within one point late in the fourth quarter.
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