The first round of the NBA playoffs is delivering drama at its finest, with not one, not two, but three Game 7s all in the Eastern Conference—the most first-round Game 7s since 2014. The 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons, and Raptors-Cavaliers series are all going the distance, and the basketball world is buzzing. With the Knicks already waiting in Round 2, the question on everyone's mind is: who will advance, and can anyone stop New York?

Let's break down the biggest matchup: 76ers vs. Celtics. The Celtics have shot below 30% from deep in their last two games, an unthinkable drought for a team loaded with shooting talent. According to analyst Tom Haberstroh, three straight games under 30% on threes has never happened in the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown playoff era, and he doesn't see it continuing. Expect Boston to bounce back at home, where the Garden crowd will be electric.

But don't count out the Sixers. Joel Embiid's return has transformed Philadelphia's half-court offense, Paul George is contributing on both ends, and Tyrese Maxey has grown more aggressive as the series has worn on. Analyst Steve Jones believes the Celtics will show a level of desperation, willing to try anything defensively to disrupt the Sixers' rhythm. Still, he predicts Boston pulls through in a tight one.

Dan Titus, however, is riding with the road dogs. He points out that Boston's starting lineup has been the worst offensive unit in the postseason so far, and if the Celtics shoot 30% from three again, they lose. For Philly to win, they need to ditch slow starts, attack in transition, and keep playing unselfishly through Embiid. If they do, the curse ends tonight.

Ben Rohrbach leans Celtics, noting that while these teams are more even than expected—especially with Embiid back—Boston hasn't lost three games in a row since the first three games of the regular season. It's hard to imagine Tatum and Brown blowing three straight at home. With the Knicks looming, this Game 7 could set the tone for the rest of the East playoffs. Grab your gear and get ready for a night of edge-of-your-seat action.