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It’s time for two of the best words in sports: Game 7.
D Boston Celtics And Philadelphia 76ers Match up Saturday in a winner-take-all meeting in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs Boston led the series 3-1 before Philadelphia won two straight to force a final game at TD Garden.
It’s the ninth Game 7 among those franchises, extending the record for most Game 7 matchups in NBA history, according to ESPN Research. The 76ers are 1-10 in Game 7s in franchise history, their only win coming against the Celtics in the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals.
Philadelphia star after missing the first three games due to appendicitis surgery Joel Embiid Has found his way to 26 points, eight rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. Tyrese Maxey Leads the 76ers with 26.3 points per game and has a six-game streak of 20 points and five assists, the longest streak in franchise playoff history.
Celtic forward Jaylen Brown Averaged a team-high 24.5 points, while Jason Tatum Adding 23.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. But who was in Boston without Tatum downgrade Doubtful due to left knee pain prior to dropout. In March, he returned from a torn Achilles in his right foot and seemed to be regaining his full form. In Game 6, Tatum went to the locker room late in the third quarter with a left leg injury and never returned to the game.
Who will take Game 7 and advance to the second round? Follow along for live updates and highlights throughout the night.
