Postgame Interaction Between Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid Goes Viral
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109–100 in Game 7, eliminating the Celtics from the playoffs while Jayson Tatum watched from the sidelines due to knee stiffness. Tatum, sidelined less than a year after an Achilles injury, did not play but was seen interacting amicably with Joel Embiid after the game. The postgame exchange drew criticism from some Celtics fans on social media who felt the gesture was inappropriate following a playoff loss.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 109–100 in Game 7 of their playoff series.
- ▪Jayson Tatum was ruled out due to knee stiffness and did not play in Game 7.
- ▪Joel Embiid recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in the victory.
- ▪Tatum was seen interacting positively with Embiid after the game, sparking backlash from some Celtics fans.
- ▪The Celtics shot 40% from the field and 26% from three-point range in the loss.
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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 eliminated the Boston Celtics from playoff contention on Saturday night with a 109–100 win in Game 7, a game Jayson Tatum was forced to watch from the sideline.Tatum was ruled out hours before tipoff due to knee stiffness after appearing visibly uncomfortable in the second half of Game 6, where he briefly exited the game before returning and later downplaying any concern in his postgame comments.Boston ultimately chose to be cautious with him, especially with Tatum still less than a year removed from his Achilles injury.
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