Celtics, 76ers set for winner-take-all game 7
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off in a winner-take-all Game 7 after splitting the first six games of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The 76ers won Game 6 by defeating the Celtics 106-93, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 30 points. Boston holds the second seed in the conference with a 56-26 record, while Philadelphia finished seventh at 45-37.
- ▪The Celtics and 76ers are tied 3-3 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
- ▪Philadelphia defeated Boston 106-93 in Game 6, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 30 points.
- ▪Boston has the league's best defense, allowing only 107.2 points per game.
- ▪Joel Embiid is listed as day to day for the 76ers due to an abdominal injury.
- ▪The Celtics are 36-16 against Eastern Conference opponents this season.
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