The Boston Celtics edged out the Philadelphia 76ers in a nail-biting Game 7 showdown on Sunday night, winning the series 4-3 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics fought back from a 3-2 deficit to win the series, and the deciding game was a close affair. The teams were tied at 79-79 at the end of regulation time, and the Celtics managed to pull ahead in the overtime period, eventually winning 92-90.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored a game-high 27 points and played a team-high 47 minutes. He was supported by Jaylen Brown, who scored 18 points, and Marcus Smart, who had 15 points and 7 assists.
The 76ers were led by Joel Embiid, who had a game-high 30 points and 16 rebounds. He was supported by Tobias Harris, who had 17 points and 9 rebounds, and Ben Simmons, who had 16 points and 7 assists.
The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat defeated the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the previous round. The series is set to begin on Tuesday.
