Philadelphia did not just win a Game 7. It pulled history out of the Garden. The 76ers beat the Celtics 109-100 in Boston, completing a comeback from a 3-1 series …
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76ers Push Celtics To The Brink Of Collapse, Forcing Game 7 With Dominant Game 6 Win
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe 76ers did not merely avoid elimination. They dragged the Celtics back into uncertainty. Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93 in Game 6, tying the first-round series at 3-3 and forcing a …
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In Game 5, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Celtics 113-97 at TD Garden, using a brutal fourth quarter to turn a tense playoff game into a road statement. Boston was …
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Celtics Spoil Embiid’s Return And Put Sixers On The Brink
by Len Werleby Len WerleJoel Embiid came back, but the series did not come back with him. In Game 4 in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics overwhelmed the 76ers 128-96, taking a 3-1 lead in …
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Game 3 needed a star to settle it. In Philadelphia, that star was Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 on Friday night, reclaiming home-court advantage and taking …
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Boston Celtics Open Like Contenders, Bury 76ers Under The Weight Of Their Depth
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Boston Celtics began their postseason the way top seeds imagine it: with control, with force, and with very little suspense by the end. In Game 1 of their first-round …
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Kendrick Perkins Unloads On Magic, Says Orlando Hasn’t Earned A Playoff Spot
by Len Werleby Len WerleKendrick Perkins did not offer a measured critique of the Orlando Magic after their play-in loss to Philadelphia. He delivered something much harsher: a full-throated argument that Orlando does not …
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Philadelphia 76ers Survive The Tension, Send Orlando Magic Into One More Fight
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasIn a game that never fully relaxed, the Philadelphia 76ers found their separation late and claimed the Eastern Conference’s No. 7 seed with a 109-97 play-in victory over the Orlando …
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61 Years Ago, John Havlicek Stole The Ball And Made NBA History
by Len Werleby Len Werle61 years ago today, one of the most famous plays, including one of the most famous broadcasting quotes, took place. April 15, 1965 – Game 7 of the Eastern Conference …
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The NBA Play-In Is Back, And Every Game Matters Immediately
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasThe NBA’s 2026 Play-In Tournament begins on April 14 and runs through April 17, serving as the bridge between the regular season and the start of the playoffs on April …
