Sixers Force Game 7: Maxey’s 30-Piece Stuns Celtics in Philly
The Philadelphia 76ers refuse to die. Facing elimination for the second straight game, the Sixers rode a wave of home-court energy to a 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics, tying the series at 3-3 and forcing a deciding Game 7 in Boston.
The Tyrese Maxey Show
With the season on the line, Tyrese Maxey delivered one of the most clutch performances of his career. Maxey finished with 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including four crucial three-pointers in the second half that quelled every Boston comeback attempt. His speed in transition left the Celtics' defense scrambling all night.
"We love this. We love the pressure," Maxey said. "We knew we were the better team if we just played with pace. Now we have one more job to do."
Embiid the Facilitator
While he didn't have his usual 40-point explosion, Joel Embiid dominated the game in every other way. Embiid finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-playoff-high 8 assists. By drawing double and triple teams, he opened up the floor for Paul George, who capitalized with 23 points, including several "dagger" shots in the 4th quarter.
The Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown's 18 points, while Jayson Tatum struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds on 6-of-19 shooting. The Sixers' physical defense clearly frustrated the Boston stars, holding them to just 14 points in a disastrous third quarter.
Key Prop Hits
- Tyrese Maxey Over 25.5 Points (HIT): Maxey surpassed this mark late in the 3rd quarter.
- Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists (HIT): The 8 assists blew this line out of the water.
- Paul George Over 2.5 Made Threes (HIT): PG13 was lethal from the perimeter.
- Celtics Team Total Under 102.5 (HIT): The Sixers' defense held Boston to just 93 points.
The Ultimate Stage: Game 7
The series now returns to the TD Garden for Game 7 on Saturday. History favors the home team, but the Sixers have all the momentum after winning back-to-back elimination games.
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Jake’s Take: I told Nathan the Sixers had heart! People counted them out after Game 4, but Maxey is playing like a Top-5 player right now. If Embiid continues to pass the ball like this, Boston doesn't have enough defenders to stop the bleeding. Sixers in 7!
