Sixers complete comeback against Jayson Tatum-less Celtics in Game 7, setting up clash with Knicks
The Sixers have completed the 14th 3-1 comeback in NBA playoffs history, at the expense of the Celtics.
It will be the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, courtesy of the 14th 3-1 comeback in NBA playoffs history. The Sixers won their third straight elimination game with a 109-100 victory in Game 7 on Saturday, eliminating a Boston Celtics team that was missing star Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness . It wasn’t easy, just like the rest of this series .
FROM TRAILING 3-1... TO WINNING GAME 7. THE SIXERS ADVANCE TO THE EAST SEMIS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2023 🔥 pic.
twitter. com/TnqewRxjuv — NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2026 It is both the Sixers’ first 3-1 comeback in franchise history, in their 19th try, and the Celtics first 3-1 collapse in franchise history. Philadelphia is also the first No.
7 seed to beat a No. 2 seed in the East since the first round was expanded to best-of-seven in 2003 . Joel Embiid led the way in Game 7 wiuth 34 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 turnover, while Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 turnover.