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Sam Hinkie Breaks Social Media Silence After 76ers Beat Celtics in Game 7

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.

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Pistons’ Paul Reed gets Game 6 props from Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson

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.

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Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Game 7 Win Over Celtics

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.

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla draws Doc Rivers comp after blown series vs. 76ers

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.

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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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