The stage is set for an epic Game 7 showdown between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. After falling behind 3-1 in the series, the 76ers have stormed back with two consecutive wins, including a dominant 106-93 victory in Philadelphia to even things up at 3-3.
With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, the momentum has shifted dramatically. The big man has been a force, averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists over 35.7 minutes per game in his three appearances this series. His presence has clearly rattled the Celtics, who have struggled mightily from beyond the arc in the last two games, shooting just 28% and 29% from three-point range.
Here's the telling stat: When the Celtics win, they're connecting on 41.7% of their three-pointers. When they lose? That number plummets to 27.7%. The difference is staggering, and it shows in the scoreboard too—Boston averages 119.7 points in victories but just 95.7 in defeats.
Philadelphia's defense has been nothing short of elite over the past two games. Among all 16 playoff teams, the 76ers rank second in turnover percentage and third in defensive net rating during that stretch. They've found their groove at exactly the right time.
For fans heading to the Garden or watching from home, this is the kind of Game 7 that defines legacies. The Celtics need to rediscover their outside shooting touch and stop settling for contested threes. The 76ers need Embiid to continue his dominant two-way play and keep that defensive intensity cranked up.
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