It finally happened. The Sixers didn’t just beat the Celtics. They flipped history on its head. Philadelphia became the first No. 7 seed in the East to knock off a No.
The Philadelphia 76ers have knocked out the Boston Celtics in the first round. Not only did the Sixers pull off the seven seed vs two seed upset, but it was also in historic fashion, coming back down 3-1.
Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the New York Knicks in a position almost everyone expected - if not demanded - they would occupy.
The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the basketball world on May 2. The No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia took down the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics in Game 7 to complete a remarkable series comeback.
It's just a little more than 100 miles from Madison Square Garden in New York to Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia -- a relatively short car ride or train trip for Knicks fans who wanted to see their team in action against the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid arrived at the biggest game of the season for him with an all-black outfit, dark shades, and white earphones to block out all the noise. This bold look built curiosity right before a huge night, along with reminding fans about another NBA star sporting a similar attire years ago.
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to take care of the Boston Celtics on the road for Game 7, but it wasn’t easy. Though the 76ers had the advantage for most of the first half, the Celtics still found a way to get back into the game, and it was because of the strong play of Derrick White.
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Just in early April, names like Paul Pierce had asked the Philadelphia 76ers to move on from Joel Embiid. Well, had they decided to follow the narrative, postseason round 2 might have remained a dream for the 76ers.
Against all odds, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3-1 series deficit in the first round to knock out the No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics. Now, Nick Nurse's team will face the New York Knicks in the second round and another edition of this rivalry between towns.
VJ Edgecombe delivered a decisive performance as the Philadelphia 76ers completed their turnaround against the Boston Celtics last Saturday. The rookie scored 23 points in the 109-100 win in Boston, helping seal one of the most remarkable comebacks of the postseason.
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers while shooting at least 50 percent from deep in 5+ postseason games can you name in seven minutes?