Embiid’s return from an appendectomy came at the perfect time for the Sixers, while Jayson Tatum’s knee injury that kept him out of Game 7 was just what Philadelphia needed on Saturday night to finish ...

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 4-3 in the first round, their first playoff series win over Boston since 1982. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey powered the comeback from a 3-1 deficit ...

The Philadelphia 76ers completed a stunning comeback from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, marking their first road Game 7 win since 1982. Joel Embiid scored 34 ...

The Philadelphia 76ers had never beaten the Boston Celtics in a playoff series since 1982. They had gone 0-18 when trailing 3-1 in any series in franchise history. Boston was 32-0 when holding a 3-1 ...