The reason 76ers, Paul George couldn't possibly lose Game 7 to Celtics
Turns out, this was already in the bag.
The reason 76ers, Paul George couldn't possibly lose Game 7 to Celtics originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Paul George celebrated his birthday on Saturday.
It was also Game 7 for the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics . Turns out, that was the perfect combination. According to ESPN, no player has ever lost a Game 7 played on their birthday: Hilarious ESPN stat pic.
twitter. com/L5OfPZqKhb ā Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 3, 2026 MORE: Joel Embiid, injuries and all, overcomes Game 7 demons Shoutout to the researcher who chased that one down. Incredible stuff.
George turned 36 on Saturday, and he and his teammates got to turn it into a road trip celebration in Boston. The 76ers completed a comeback from 3-1 down to take the series that went the distance. They advance to play the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.