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Source: Fox News
Summary
The Boston Celtics’ series against the Philadelphia 76ers came to an end as the 76ers won Game 7, 109-100, behind Joel Embiid’s 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Embiid drew flopping accusations from Celtics star Jaylen Brown, and the 76ers’ 3-point shooting was a key difference-maker. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum was injured in Game 6 and exited Game 7, while trying to play through the injury.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Celtics saw their series lead slip away, and it wasn’t surprising given their struggles against Embiid. He was a problem for them, and they didn’t have an answer.
Boston’s 3-point shooting was abysmal, and they couldn’t contain Embiid’s dominance. It’s a tale as old as time – a strong opponent finds a way to exploit your weaknesses.
The Celtics’ injuries didn’t help, with Tatum exiting Game 7 due to his ongoing injury. It’s the story of a team that couldn’t catch a break.
This one felt recognizable early, and it played out like we expected. The 76ers’ depth and Embiid’s performance were too much for the Celtics to overcome.
Original Observation: The Celtics’ inability to adapt to Embiid’s presence was the difference-maker in the series.
Author: Evan Null
