Sixers Force Seventh Game After Game Six Victory
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93 on Thursday to force a decisive Game 7 in the first-round NBA playoff series. Joel Embiid returned from an appendectomy and scored 19 points, Tyrese Maxey led with 30 points, and Paul George contributed 23 as the Sixers delivered their most complete performance of the season.
The teams will meet in Boston on Saturday for the winner-take-all Game 7; the Sixers hope Embiid’s availability and Maxey’s scoring will determine their trajectory. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla faces evaluations of his rotation after back-to-back losses, while analysts highlighted turnovers, rebounding and offensive stagnation through the series as key concerns.
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Timeline
- 1. Embiid underwent an appendectomy and missed the first three games of the series.
- 2. Embiid returned to play in Game 4, when the Celtics won decisively (128-96).
- 3. Philadelphia won Game 5 in Boston, outscoring Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter (113-97).
- 4. The Sixers beat the Celtics 106-93 in Game 6 in Philadelphia, with Maxey scoring 30.
- 5. Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday in Boston to decide the series winner.
Why it matters
If you're a basketball fan, this is a high-stakes game. The Sixers' performance could pivot on Embiid's health and Maxey's scoring. For Celtics fans, it's a chance to see if Coach Mazzulla can adjust his strategy. Check the game time and plan your Saturday around it.
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