Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Win Over Celtics
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109–100 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7, overcoming a 3–1 series deficit. Both players recorded at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, making NBA history as the first teammates to achieve this feat in a Game 7. The 76ers will now face the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs.
- ▪Joel Embiid scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out six assists in the Game 7 win.
- ▪Tyrese Maxey recorded 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, joining Embiid in making NBA history.
- ▪Embiid and Maxey became the first teammates in NBA history to each have 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a Game 7.
- ▪Rookie VJ Edgecombe contributed 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the victory.
- ▪The 76ers advanced after overcoming a 3–1 series deficit against the Celtics, who had previously been 32–0 in franchise history when holding such a lead.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3–1 deficit against the Boston Celtics to force a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Saturday night, and behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, they secured a 109–100 victory to advance to the second round.Embiid finished with a game-high 34 points, along with 12 rebounds and six assists, while Maxey followed with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.After the game, it was revealed that the star duo made NBA history with their performances at TD Garden.According to ESPN research producer Matt Williams and reporter Tim Bontemps, Embiid and Maxey became the first teammates in NBA…
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