News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 01:46 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3–1 deficit against the Boston Celtics to force a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Saturday night, and behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, they secured a 109–100 victory to advance to the second round.Embiid finished with a game-high 34 points, along with 12 rebounds and six assists, while Maxey followed with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.After the game, it was revealed that the star duo made NBA history with their performances at TD Garden.According to ESPN research producer Matt Williams and reporter Tim Bontemps, Embiid and Maxey became the first teammates in NBA history to each record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a Game 7.More news: LeBron James Made NBA History With Bronny James After Lakers’ Series Win...More news: LeBron James Sends Strong Message About Thunder Ahead of Round 2 SeriesEmbiid missed the first three games of the series while recovering from an appendectomy he underwent less than three weeks ago, but his return gave the 76ers a much-needed boost on both ends of the floor as they rallied off three straight wins.The Celtics had been 32–0 in franchise history
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