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Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs | Basketball News

Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs | Basketball News

Published by Sam Flores

Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026 Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, ‌and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston ⁠⁠Celtics in Game 7 of ⁠⁠their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The 76ers won the final three games in the series on Saturday after losing the first, third and fourth games. It was the first time in franchise history that Philadelphia overcame a 3-1 series deficit, and the 14th time in league history for any ⁠⁠team to recover from such a position. “We handled playing [in a hostile environment] just enough, but I think it was really good for us to experience it,” 76ers coach Nick Nurse said after the game. Philadelphia, seeded seventh, will visit the third-seeded New York Knicks on Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series. “What changed in the series is Joel ⁠⁠Embiid came back, and they’re a completely different team,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. Embiid took the court for …

Celtics, 76ers Will Add to Their Long Playoff History With a Game 7 Matchup in Boston

Celtics, 76ers Will Add to Their Long Playoff History With a Game 7 Matchup in Boston

Published by Sam Flores

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia. But back-to-back convincing wins by the 76ers in Game 5 and Game 6 have left a Boston team that once looked like a favorite to emerge from the Eastern Conference on the brink of an epic collapse. A loss in Saturday’s Game 7 would be the No. 2 seed Celtics’ earliest exit from the playoffs since the 2020-21 season. They may have to do it with star Jayson Tatum dealing with a new ailment after he briefly left Game 6 in the third quarter for unspecified treatment to an apparent left calf injury. Tatum, of course, is just 22 games into his return from the torn right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in last season’s playoffs. The Celtics downplayed the current situation, with Tatum saying afterward that his leg was only feeling “a little stiff.” He said following a quick assessment and some time on the exercise bike …

Meet Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s Brazilian model wife and their only child

Meet Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s Brazilian model wife and their only child

Published by Daniella Wilson

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has a full life on and off the court. He’s not only the recipient of the NBA’s MVP award, but he’s also a doting husband and father. Learn all about his family life below. © Getty Images Who is Joel Embiid’s wife Anne De Paula? Anne De Paula is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She played soccer and was a goalie growing up.  She got involved with modeling at the young age of 12, and then she got signed at 14. She went on to become a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model four times. The model shared with Sports Illustrated: “I was a goalkeeper for five or six years. That was everything I wanted to do. I started playing when I was eight, nine years old. Because I started modeling at 13, I had to stop. How can I have pretty hands and still play soccer? It’s been a while since I played. But if I had a couple weeks off, I would start again.” Anne also revealed what her priorities in …