Joe Mazzulla Hints at Major Turning Point That Changed Celtics-76ers Series
Joe Mazzulla candidly acknowledged that Joel Embiid’s return from injury changed the course of the series in Philadelphia’s favor following their first-round elimination.

Joe Mazzulla candidly acknowledged that Joel Embiid’s return from injury changed the course of the series in Philadelphia’s favor following their first-round elimination.

Joel Embiid had a classy message to give to Boston fans after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the series upset win over the Celtics on Saturday night. Embiid completed the 12th year of his NBA career with the 76ers. This campaign marked his eighth appearance in the playoffs, fighting through injuries as he made his […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid sends ‘classy’ message to Boston fans after Game 7 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid did not finish Game 7 against the Boston Celtics.

Following the Game 7 victory, Sixers fans poured into the Boston Celtics postgame show and erupted into chants of “We want Boston.”

Jaylen Brown took his chance to take one final swipe at Joel Embiid with the Boston Celtics’ season coming to an end. The Boston Celtics star spoke to reporters on Saturday after his team lost Game 7 of their first-round series against Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers. Brown initially sounded like he was praising Embiid, calling him … The post Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Joel Embiid’s stunning post-surgery return helps Sixers erase a 3-1 deficit, forcing the Celtics into an unexpected early offseason.

The Philadelphia 76ers watched Joel Embiid lock in and eliminate the Boston Celtics with 34 points. Embiid’s latest NBA Playoff performance erased past failures against the Eastern Conference rival. Plus prompted a huge compliment from Tyrese Maxey. Embiid needed to battle injuries, trade rumors and criticism from the basketball world before the postseason. Despite delivering […] The post Tyrese Maxey gives ailing Joel Embiid the ultimate compliment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s been a big postseason already for Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Cavaliers were on their way to winning in overtime, but RJ Barrett’s shot went in despite a huge bounce off the rim.With 1.2 seconds remaining, the Cavs still had a chance to win it at […] The post NBA Admits Cavaliers on Wrong End of Ref Mistakes in Game 6 Loss to Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics fans erupt after Game 7 collapse vs 76ers, as Joe Mazzulla’s bold lineup decisions spark outrage and calls for major changes.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid got the best of the Boston Celtics in the first-round series between the two teams.Embiid missed the first three games of the series after undergoing an emergency appendectomy and the Celtics jumped out to a 2-1 lead. The Sixers lost Embiid’s first game back to fall behind 3-1, but […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid for Flopping After Game 7 Loss to 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia 76ers finally broke their longstanding playoff curse against the Boston Celtics, and some superstitious fans believe they know why. The Celtics entered Game 7 of their first-round series against the Sixers with history on their side. Boston had won three straight playoff series over Philly in the Joel Embiid era and was 6-0 … The post Fans all pointed to 1 hilarious Joel Embiid theory after 76ers won Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

There won’t be a rematch with the Celtics after all. Instead, it’ll be the suddenly red-hot 76ers and the Knicks in the second round, starting Monday.

The Boston Celtics' 3-1 record in the playoffs was snapped after their Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joe Mazzulla had a stunning statement towards how he felt about the 2024 championship run after the Boston Celtics’ series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Saturday night. Boston boasted an incredible roster in the 2023-24 campaign. They had Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown headlining the unit while Derrick White, […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals ’empty’ reaction to winning 2024 NBA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics credited Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for flipping the series around for his team.The Celtics had a 3-1 series lead against the 76ers, and they looked well on their way to beating their Atlantic Division rivals and moving on to the next round of the playoffs. But […] The post Joe Mazzulla Credits Joel Embiid for Flipping Series Around appeared first on HEAVY.

Nick Nurse is not taking the New York Knicks lightly. The Philadelphia 76ers head coach made that abundantly clear ahead of Round 2, showering the Knicks with praise while acknowledging the steep challenge ahead. For New York fans, this is exactly the kind of respect that fuels a hungry team and a sign that the […] The post 76ers Coach Has a Clear Message for New York Knicks Ahead of Game 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly willing to move Jamal Murray, and the Miami Heat may make the most sense as a trade partner this summer. An embarrassing first-round elimination for Denver leads to the question of who they can trade to make big changes to the roster. Aaron Gordon and Murray are the two names […] The post Miami Heat Linked To Jamal Murray Via Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

The kickstarter of the Philadelphia 76ers‘ famous “Trust The Process” era, Sam Hinkie, took to social media to react to a Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics. While Hinkie infrequently reacts to 76ers moments, Saturday’s accomplishment was special. The Sixers defeated the Boston Celtics in a playoff series for the first time since 1982. […] The post Sam Hinkie Breaks Social Media Silence After 76ers Beat Celtics in Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.

The Detroit Pistons are one win away from survival. In a postseason defined by star power, it was a role player who stole the spotlight. Following Detroit’s gritty Game 6 win, both Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson made it clear that Paul Reed was the heartbeat behind the comeback. Cunningham called Reed “the ultimate safety […] The post Pistons’ Paul Reed gets Game 6 props from Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the first time since 1982, the Philadelphia 76ers bested the Boston Celtics in a playoff series.It took everything they had, but the Sixers pulled out a 109-100 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 to eliminate Boston and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make […] The post Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Game 7 Win Over Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

Jayson Tatum’s Status For Game 7 Has Been Revealed The Spun

Joe Mazzulla got comparisons to Doc Rivers following his playoff failure in the Boston Celtics’ series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Mazzulla completed his fourth season with the Celtics, having led them to the championship in Year 2 in 2024. However, playoff exits have surrounded his stint as underwhelming results have garnered […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla draws Doc Rivers comp after blown series vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
