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The Philadelphia 76ers staged a decisive comeback to eliminate the Boston Celtics, winning 109-100 on the road in Game 7 and moving into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Playing at TD Garden, Philadelphia wrapped up the first-round series 4-3 after trailing 3-1 earlier, completing a turnaround that reshaped the matchup. The result sends the team into the next round, where they will face the New York Knicks.
The win was driven by standout performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who combined scoring with strong rebounding to control the game’s tempo. Supporting contributions came from VJ Edgecombe and Paul George, helping Philadelphia maintain its edge throughout the contest.
Turkish international Adem Bona did not see playing time.
Boston entered the game without Jayson Tatum due to injury, a factor that shaped their offensive balance.
Despite strong scoring efforts from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Neemias Queta, the team was unable to hold off Philadelphia’s late push.
With the loss, Boston became the 14th team in NBA history to be eliminated after leading a playoff series 3-1, underscoring the scale of Philadelphia’s comeback.
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