NBA Highlights - NBA Playoffs 2023 - 76ers VS Boston
Box Score
Team | Field Goals | 3-Point FGs | Free Throws | Personal Fouls | Total Rebounds | Offensive Rebounds | Turn overs | Points Off Turnovers | Fast Break Points | Points in the Paints |
76ers | 31/83 37.3% | 8/37 21.6% | 18/19 94.7% | 14 | 37 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 44 |
Boston | 41/87 47.1% | 15/33 45.5% | 15/18 83.3% | 13 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 44 |
#0 Jayson Tatum 51 Pts, 5 Ast, 13 Reb
#7 Jaylen Brown G. 25Pts, 2 Ast, 6 Reb
Game Highlight
NBA Highlights - Game Report
Boston Celtics dominated Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers with a commanding performance from Jayson Tatum, while Joel Embiid and James Harden failed to impress.
On Sunday's Game 7, the Celtics utilized a powerful third quarter to distance themselves from the 76ers.
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a resounding victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their second-round series on Sunday, with a final score of 112-88, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. In contrast, the 76ers, who haven't made it to the conference finals since 2001, have been eliminated in the second round for the third year in a row. The Celtics have also won six straight playoff series against the Sixers since 1985.
Tatum continued his impressive form from the previous game and dominated in the final match, setting a new NBA record for most points ever in a Game 7 with 51 points on 17-of-28 shooting, along with 13 rebounds and five assists. While Tatum carried most of the scoring load, Jaylen Brown also contributed 25 points, six rebounds, and two assists, as the Celtics outscored the 76ers 33-10 in the third quarter to pull away and seal the victory.
Boston's victory over Philadelphia in Game 7 was largely due to the underperformance of the 76ers' star players, James Harden and Joel Embiid. Harden scored just nine points, had seven assists, six rebounds, and five turnovers while shooting 3 of 11 from the field. Embiid also struggled, shooting just 5 of 18 and finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds. With a combined 24 points from their two best players, it was unlikely that the 76ers could win, especially in the playoffs.
The 76ers will now have an eventful offseason to plan for, while the Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the conference finals, marking a rematch of last year's conference finals and their meeting in the Orlando Bubble in 2020.
Despite their dominant win over Philadelphia, the Celtics won't have much time to celebrate as they face the Miami Heat in just a few days.
Here are key takeaways from Boston's Game 7 win.
Significant moment in Tatum's career
Despite his inconsistency throughout the series against the Sixers, Jayson Tatum came through when it mattered most. He led the Celtics to victory in Game 6 with his clutch shooting, and in Game 7, he dominated the court from start to finish. It was evident that he was determined to make up for his previous struggles in the series, and he did just that by scoring a record-setting 51 points. Tatum rose to the occasion, and his exceptional performance will be remembered for a long time. In a post-game interview after Game 6, Tatum humbly referred to himself as one of the best basketball players in the world, a statement that was certainly validated by his outstanding performance in Game 7.
Harden and Embiid failed to deliver
Embiid and Harden failed to make an impact, and their lackluster performance was the primary reason for the Sixers' elimination from the playoffs. Despite being a key player, Embiid struggled to step up in crucial playoff games, and was outplayed by Tatum. With repeated playoff defeats, it's time to scrutinize the star player, who has been the constant in all these losses. Harden's reputation for underperforming in the playoffs is well-established, and unfortunately, Embiid has now joined him on that list. This loss will likely not be taken lightly in Philadelphia, and could result in changes for the Sixers.
Uncertainties remain for Philadelphia
Philadelphia's early exit from the playoffs has once again left the team with a multitude of questions to address in the offseason. Will they retain James Harden? Will Doc Rivers continue as head coach? Will Tyrese Maxey receive a contract extension? These are all issues that the Sixers must navigate in the coming months. It would have been easier to make these decisions had the team advanced further in the playoffs, but change has become a regular occurrence in Philadelphia due to their repeated second-round eliminations. The team must determine the best course of action moving forward, whether that involves keeping the same roster or making significant changes. The organization will need to find answers to these questions, but the way the season ended will undoubtedly leave a sour taste in the mouths of the front office and ownership.
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