76ers' Joel Embiid faces 'flopping' accusations after Philly's Game 7 over Celtics
Joel Embiid scored 34 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics, advancing to the next round of the NBA playoffs. Celtics player Jaylen Brown accused Embiid of flopping to draw fouls, citing it as a factor in the game's outcome. The 76ers' strong 3-point shooting and Boston's injury struggles, including Jayson Tatum's exit, contributed to the result.
- ▪Joel Embiid scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made nine free throws in Game 7.
- ▪Jaylen Brown accused Embiid of flopping and receiving favorable calls from referees.
- ▪The 76ers shot 39% from 3-point range compared to the Celtics' 27%.
- ▪Boston's Jayson Tatum played through injury but exited Game 7.
- ▪Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and VJ Edgecombe added 23 for Philadelphia.
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NBA Playoffs 76ers' Joel Embiid faces 'flopping' accusations after Philly's Game 7 over Celtics Embiid scored 34 points while Tyrese Maxey added 30 as Philadelphia advances to face the Knicks By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published May 3, 2026 7:06am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 2 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Boston Celtics watched as their 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers slipped away this week as they lost Game 7 and were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday night.
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