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76ers’ Joel Embiid already has his eyes on Knicks after Game 7 win

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a feat not seen since 1982: Defeating the Boston Celtics. Philly takes down the annual Eastern Conference rival 109-100 and erased a 3-1 deficit in the process. Joel Embiid earned the emotional win, but shifted focus immediately to the next rival: The New York Knicks. Embiid is overheard saying how […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid already has his eyes on Knicks after Game 7 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about Joel Embiid’s Round 1 return

It’s a tough pill for Boston Celtics fans to swallow, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finally got the better of them in their first-round series. Boston had a 2-1 series lead when Embiid returned from his appendectomy, and after losing Game 4, the center led his team to three straight wins to beat the […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about Joel Embiid’s Round 1 return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Coach Makes Statement on Joel Embiid’s Health After Game 7

When the Philadelphia 76ers fired up their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the status of Joel Embiid was a major question mark. As the star center dealt with appendicitis during the final week of the regular season, Embiid underwent surgery, which forced him to miss the NBA Play-In Tournament and the first three games […] The post 76ers Coach Makes Statement on Joel Embiid’s Health After Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics most to blame for blown series vs. 76ers

The Celtics most to blame for a blown series vs. the 76ers isn’t a simple answer. It’s confusing and painful and layered as heck. This inexcusable unraveling exposed flaws Boston had managed to mask all season. No it wasn’t just about one bad game or one unfortunate injury. It was about missed opportunities, poor adjustments, […] The post Celtics most to blame for blown series vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is drawing serious heat for an ill-fated decision with his team’s season on the line. Mazzulla trotted out a completely unexpected starting lineup on Saturday for Game 7 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The Celtics coach grouped veterans Jaylen Brown … The post Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jayson Tatum shares candid moment with Joel Embiid after Celtics’ Game 7 elimination

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are bitter rivals, but that doesn’t mean Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid don’t have a mutual respect for each other’s talents. Unfortunately for Tatum and Celtics fans, the two didn’t face off in Game 7, as Tatum was a late addition to the injury report with a left knee […] The post Jayson Tatum shares candid moment with Joel Embiid after Celtics’ Game 7 elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Rui Hachimura draws ‘Japanese Michael Jordan’ comp from Chet Holmgren

Rui Hachimura got a memorable nickname from Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren following his great performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ series win over the Houston Rockets. Hachimura is going through the seventh season of his career, his fourth with the Lakers. He has been in the playoffs five times as Los Angeles has […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura draws ‘Japanese Michael Jordan’ comp from Chet Holmgren appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers advance past Celtics for first time since 1982

The Philadelphia 76ers were down and out after the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead. The 76ers were 0-18 all-time when trailing 3-1 in a series, but the team rallied back thanks to a healthy Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s late Game 7 heroics to finally defeat the Celtics in a playoff series for […] The post 76ers advance past Celtics for first time since 1982 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Made NBA History In Celtics Game

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Celtics in Boston for Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.The 76ers won by a score of 109-100.They are now headed to the second round to play the New York Knicks.NBA Communications wrote: “The 76ers are the first No. 7 seed in the East to defeat a […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Made NBA History In Celtics Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid Hit With Tech After Giving Celtics Jaylen Brown Injury Scare

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics are fighting for their season. In a chippy Game 7, the two Atlantic Division rivals are getting heated in the final half of the matchup. Throughout the second half, 76ers star Joel Embiid and Celtics star Jaylen Brown exchanged words on numerous occasions. Full Court Pass on X: […] The post Joel Embiid Hit With Tech After Giving Celtics Jaylen Brown Injury Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

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Video: Joel Embiid gets into a wild situation with the Celtics’ bench

Joel Embiid was not playing games with the Boston Celtics’ bench.  During the first half of Saturday’s Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid tried to retrieve the ball that landed on the home team’s bench. However, a Celtics staff member appeared to make it … The post Video: Joel Embiid gets into a wild situation with the Celtics’ bench appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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