Embiid's 34 Points Demolish Celtics; 76ers Upset to Advance to Second Round
The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Joel Embiid's 34 points and 12 rebounds, stunningly defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round, advancing to the next round after overcoming a 1-3 deficit.
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BOSTON (Central News Agency) -- The NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference First Round saw a highly anticipated decisive game today, with the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Boston Celtics. Joel Embiid exploded for 34 points and 12 rebounds, leading the 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the Celtics, an upset that propelled them into the second round.
This marks the first time in 76ers franchise history that they have overcome a 1-3 deficit in a playoff series, completing a stunning comeback.
Despite the Celtics holding a 3-2 series lead, the 7th-seeded 76ers successfully forced a crucial Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs yesterday. Today, led by Embiid's 34 points, they ultimately defeated the 2nd-seeded Celtics 109-100, winning the decisive Game 7.
At the start of the game, the 76ers launched a 9-0 run, taking a 32-19 lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Celtics fought back with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. With just over six minutes left in the second quarter, Payton Pritchard hit a three-pointer, giving the Celtics their first lead at 37-36. However, the 76ers' Quentin Grimes immediately responded with a dunk, and they maintained their lead thereafter, heading into halftime with a 55-50 advantage.
After the break, the 76ers offense ignited. Tyrese Maxey poured in 12 points in the third quarter, and with V.J. Edgecombe and Embiid connecting inside and out, the 76ers extended their lead to 84-66 at one point.
In the final quarter, the Celtics launched a fierce 25-8 comeback, narrowing the deficit to single digits, showing strong fighting spirit. However, at a critical moment, they fell into a scoring drought, missing eight consecutive shots, squandering their chance for a comeback. The 76ers re-extended their lead to a two-possession game with 1 minute and 15 seconds remaining, stabilizing the situation, and ultimately secured a 9-point victory.
Embiid finished with a game-high 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Maxey had 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Edgecombe contributed 23 points. Celtics star Jayson Tatum was absent due to left knee discomfort. Brown scored a team-high 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. White added 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, and reserve Neemias Queta had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Next, the 76ers will face the New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, who are already awaiting them in the second round. (Translator: Liu Wen-yu) 1150503
This marks the first time in 76ers franchise history that they have overcome a 1-3 deficit in a playoff series, completing a stunning comeback.
Despite the Celtics holding a 3-2 series lead, the 7th-seeded 76ers successfully forced a crucial Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs yesterday. Today, led by Embiid's 34 points, they ultimately defeated the 2nd-seeded Celtics 109-100, winning the decisive Game 7.
At the start of the game, the 76ers launched a 9-0 run, taking a 32-19 lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Celtics fought back with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. With just over six minutes left in the second quarter, Payton Pritchard hit a three-pointer, giving the Celtics their first lead at 37-36. However, the 76ers' Quentin Grimes immediately responded with a dunk, and they maintained their lead thereafter, heading into halftime with a 55-50 advantage.
After the break, the 76ers offense ignited. Tyrese Maxey poured in 12 points in the third quarter, and with V.J. Edgecombe and Embiid connecting inside and out, the 76ers extended their lead to 84-66 at one point.
In the final quarter, the Celtics launched a fierce 25-8 comeback, narrowing the deficit to single digits, showing strong fighting spirit. However, at a critical moment, they fell into a scoring drought, missing eight consecutive shots, squandering their chance for a comeback. The 76ers re-extended their lead to a two-possession game with 1 minute and 15 seconds remaining, stabilizing the situation, and ultimately secured a 9-point victory.
Embiid finished with a game-high 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Maxey had 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Edgecombe contributed 23 points. Celtics star Jayson Tatum was absent due to left knee discomfort. Brown scored a team-high 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. White added 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, and reserve Neemias Queta had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Next, the 76ers will face the New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, who are already awaiting them in the second round. (Translator: Liu Wen-yu) 1150503