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Knicks and 76ers meet again after 2024 postseason thriller | AP News
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Finally finished with Boston, a trip to New York came quickly for the Philadelphia 76ers. So did the memories.The Eastern Conference semifinals are a rematch of a tight series between Atlantic Division rivals from nearby Northeast cities, a Knicks victory in six games in 2024.Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey delivered unbelievable performances. Both teams made unimaginable rallies.Knicks fans were deafening inside Madison Square Garden — and in Philadelphia. (And no, Joel Embiid hasn’t forgotten).When it was over, the Knicks had outscored the 76ers 650-649. They start up again Monday night, believing this series can be even better.“I expect nothing less. Actually more,” Maxey said. “That was a first-round matchup. This is a second-round matchup. So I think both teams are going to come out there and be extremely competitive. It’s going to be a dogfight, it’s going to be a chess match and I’m just ready to get started.” The Knicks had a few days to rest after finishing off Atlanta with a 140-89 victory on Thursday in Game 6, setting an NBA postseason record by building a 47-point halftime lead. The 76ers have only one full day to recover after completing the NBA’s 14th comeback
Tyrese Maxey Makes Honest Jayson Tatum Admission After Win Over Celtics
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 01:45 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe Philadelphia 76ers ended the Boston Celtics’ season on Saturday with a 109–100 win in Game 7 of their first-round series.Philadelphia was powered by standout performances from Joel Embiid, who finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, and Tyrese Maxey, who added 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.For Boston, star forward Jayson Tatum was sidelined after head coach Joe Mazzulla and the team’s medical staff decided it was safer for him to sit out due to knee stiffness following discomfort late in Game 6, which briefly sent him to the locker room for treatment.After the game, Maxey admitted the 76ers did not view Tatum’s absence as a break.“Once we found out Jayson Tatum was out, honestly we felt like the game was going to be even harder,” Maxey said. “We knew they were going to come out and play free, open-minded. Like Derrick White shot the ball 26 times, 16 threes, and some of those were going to go in — and they did.“And we knew it was going to be difficult. As soon as I found out, I told Joel it isn’t going to be easier. It’s
76ers’ Joel Embiid Gives Coy Response When Asked About Health Status
The Philadelphia 76ers weren't sure they'd have All-Star center Joel Embiid, and everyone else definitely wasn't sure the 76ers had what it took to beat the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.Embiid returned from his April 9 appendectomy for Game 4 last Sunday, April 26. The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead behind a dominant 128-96 win. But after that, it became crystal clear that Embiid would do anything to avoid going 0-4 in a playoff series against Boston in his career.Celtics All-Star guard Jaylen Brown knocked Embiid's knee in the third quarter of Game 5, causing Embiid to limp off the floor and visit the locker room. But the 2023 NBA MVP only missed two minutes and 35 seconds of game time before returning to the game and leading the 76ers to a 113-97 win to force Game 6.Philadelphia won Game 6 by a convincing score of 106-93 to force a Game 7 on Saturday night, in which Embiid came up grimacing and limping several times. No matter: Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists to put the unsuspecting nail in the Celtics' coffin — winning 109-100 to complete the
Joel Embiid Sends Message to Celtics Fans After 76ers’ Round 1 Series Win
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 01:46 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanSince Joel Embiid entered the NBA a decade ago, the Boston Celtics have often been his postseason kryptonite.He came into Saturday night just 5–13 in playoff matchups against Boston and had lost each of his previous three series with Philadelphia. That changed in Game 7, as Embiid delivered when it mattered most.The MVP big man finished with a game-high 34 points, along with 12 rebounds and six assists, leading the 76ers to a 109–100 win to finally get over the hump. Philadelphia will now face the New York Knicks in the second round beginning next week.After the game, Embiid also made sure to address Celtics fans following several back-and-forth moments with the TD Garden crowd throughout the night.“ROUND 1 [check],” Embiid posted. “Boston, please be classy my friends! I still love and respect you!!”More news: Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This OffseasonMore news: LeBron James Drops Epic Quote About Father Time After Lakers Top RocketsThe 76ers trailed 3–1 in the series at one point and were just 1–18 in previous postseason series when facing that deficit, while Boston had never blown a series after taking a
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Win Over Celtics
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
76ers vs. Celtics score, highlights: Sixers erase 3-1 deficit, win Game 7
Updated May 2, 2026, 10:31 p.m. ETJoel Embiid led the way for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 109-100 victory in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, May 2.Philadelphia became the 13th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit, and first since the 2020 Denver Nuggets did it twice in the bubble, and will now play in the second round.The 76ers will travel to play the New York Knicks, starting Monday, May 4.The 76ers managed to control most of the game, leading by as many as 18 points. The Celtics never held a lead larger than a single point.Embiid led the way with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. The 76ers’ star didn’t make it look easy, appearing to suffer injuries at several points during the game.Tyrese Maxey contributed to the victory with 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers. Rookie VJ Edgecombe produced 23 points, six rebounds and four assists.Without Jayson Tatum available, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White tried to carry the offense for Boston in a losing effort. Brown nearly produced a double-double with 33 points and nine rebounds. White added 26 points and six rebounds.USA TODAY Sports provided live
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