76ers, Embiid vanquish Celtics in Game 7 thriller
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- 76ers overcame a 3-1 deficit to win Game 7 by 109-100, becoming the 14th team in NBA history to rally from 3-1.
- Embiid posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, delivering his best playoff performance and joining Maxey as the first teammates with 30‑10‑5 in a Game 7.
- Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, ruled out with left knee stiffness, and started a never‑used lineup of White, Scheierman, Brown, Harper Jr., and Garza, which never recovered.
- Maxey contributed 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, becoming the first player to record a 30‑10‑5 line in a Game 7 alongside a teammate.
- Knicks will face the 76ers in the Eastern semifinals, a matchup that determines the path to the conference final.
Why it matters: The 76ers gain a 44‑year drought‑ending series win, raising ticket sales and franchise value, while the Celtics lose a chance at a deeper run and associated ad revenue; the upset will lift NBA viewership and future media deals.
