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Philadelphia 76ers Force Game 7 with 106-93 Win over Boston Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Paul George added 23 as Philadelphia overcame two 30-point losses to extend the series.
- On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, forcing a decisive Game 7. Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Paul George added 23 in the comeback victory.
- Head coach Nick Nurse adjusted the team's strategy to emphasize defensive rebounding after the Sixers trailed 3-1 in the series. Renewed focus on the defensive glass helped counter Boston's starters and spark consecutive wins.
- Joel Embiid's 19-point effort complemented Maxey's 30-point performance, while Philadelphia dominated the defensive glass by grabbing 19 of Boston's 20 first-half missed shots. This possession advantage proved decisive throughout the game.
- Saturday's Game 7 in Boston forces the Celtics to regroup after their starters posted a minus-9.4 net rating this postseason. "Just applaud the guys for not quitting," George said after the emphatic win.
- Boston's starting lineup faces mounting pressure with an offensive rating of 96.5 this postseason, struggling to regain regular-season form. The Celtics must avoid elimination at TD Garden or risk their first-round exit.
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Sixers dominate Celtics, force game 7 in Boston
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- The Philadelphia 76ers kept their season alive with an emphatic 106-93 win over the Boston Celtics, delivering a complete performance in front of a roaring home crowd and forcing a decisive Game 7. With their backs against the wall, the Sixers brought energy from the opening tip, setting the tone with aggressive, [...]
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The Times HeraldTyrese Maxey sparks 76ers’ Game 6 surge with 30 points, forcing Game 7
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points, a resurgent Paul George had 23 points and the 76ers’ forced Game 7 with a 106-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
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