Joel Embiid has had enough. After three playoff eliminations at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers' superstar is ready to flip the script. "I've been playing these guys for so long, I'm tired of losing to them," Embiid said after the Sixers forced a decisive Game 7 with a convincing win in Game 6. "We have a chance to accomplish something special."

For Philadelphia fans, the frustration runs even deeper. The 76ers have lost six straight playoff series to Boston, and their last playoff victory over the Celtics dates back to 1982—when "E.T." was in theaters and Commodore 64s ruled home computing. That historic drought could finally end on Sunday.

This series looked all but over when Boston took a commanding 3-1 lead. But Embiid's early return from an appendectomy—despite complications he was open about—combined with a defensive shift from Philadelphia, has completely changed the momentum. Now the 76ers are on the verge of becoming just the 15th team in NBA history to rally from a 3-1 deficit, and the first since Denver pulled it off in the 2020 bubble.

Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern at TD Garden in Boston, airing on NBC and Peacock. It'll be a record ninth Game 7 between these historic rivals, with Boston holding a 6-2 edge heading into this matchup.

Embiid's presence has been the game-changer. Boston simply has no answer for him when he's playing at his MVP level—and he's been awfully close to that. In three games since returning, Embiid is averaging 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. His return wasn't seamless—Game 4 saw the Sixers' offense out of sync as they adjusted—but by Game 6, Philadelphia looked like the team that dominated the regular season.

For fans watching at home or heading to the arena, this is more than just a basketball game. It's the latest chapter in one of the NBA's fiercest rivalries, with legacy, pride, and a trip to the next round on the line. Whether you're repping the red, white, and blue of the 76ers or the green of the Celtics, make sure you're geared up for the moment—because Sunday night is going to be unforgettable.