Tyrese Maxey sparks the 76ers’ Game 6 surge with 30 points, forcing a Game 7 vs the Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the first-round playoff series. Paul George added 23 points in a strong performance, while Joel Embiid contributed 19 points in his return from an appendectomy. The 76ers, previously down 3-1 and having suffered two 32-point losses, avoided elimination with their most complete game of the series.
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