76ers upset Celtics, advance to second round of NBA playoffs
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a decisive victory over the second‑seeded Boston Celtics, eliminating them from the playoffs. The win secures a second‑round series for Philadelphia against the New York Knicks. The 76ers’ defense limited Boston to below‑average shooting, while Embiid posted a double‑double.
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