76ers stun Celtics with Game 7 comeback, clinch series
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-03 02:32 UTC
- Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3‑1 series deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 108‑106 in Game 7, becoming only the 14th NBA team to rally from such a hole, according to ESPN. CBS reports that star center Joel Embiid, playing just weeks after an appendectomy, led the comeback and called the victory historic and cathartic, while teammate Jaylen Brown later accused Embiid of flopping and receiving extra calls. Both outlets highlight the comeback, but ESPN emphasizes the statistical rarity while CBS focuses on Embiid’s health and internal team dynamics.