Tyrese Maxey Makes Honest Jayson Tatum Admission After Win Over Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109–100 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series, advancing to the next round. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with strong performances, while Jayson Tatum missed the game due to knee stiffness. Maxey acknowledged that Tatum's absence did not make the game easier, as Boston played with greater urgency in his absence.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 7 against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 109–100.
- ▪Joel Embiid recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, while Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.
- ▪Jayson Tatum was sidelined due to knee stiffness after experiencing discomfort late in Game 6.
- ▪Tyrese Maxey stated that the 76ers felt the game would be harder without Tatum, as Boston played more freely.
- ▪The 76ers will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
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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 ended the Boston Celtics’ season on Saturday with a 109–100 win in Game 7 of their first-round series.Philadelphia was powered by standout performances from Joel Embiid, who finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, and Tyrese Maxey, who added 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.For Boston, star forward Jayson Tatum was sidelined after head coach Joe Mazzulla and the team’s medical staff decided it was safer for him to sit out due to knee stiffness following discomfort late in Game 6, which briefly sent him to the locker room for treatment.After the game, Maxey admitted…
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