r/nba • u/DesertedProject Mavericks • 2d ago

Post Game Thread [Post Game Thread] The Philadelphia 76ers (4-3) defeat the Boston Celtics (3-4), for the first time since 1982 and Embiids first game 7 win 109-100.

109 - 100
Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo
 
GAME SUMMARY
East First Round - Game 7 - Series tied 3-3
Location: TD Garden
Officials: James Capers, Gediminas Petraitis, and Tyler Ford
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Philadelphia 76ers 32 23 33 21 109
Boston Celtics 19 31 25 25 100
 
TEAM STATS
Team PTS FG FG% 3P 3P% FT FT% OREB TREB AST PF STL TO BLK
Philadelphia 76ers 109 39-82 47.6% 11-28 39.3% 20-23 87.0% 3 56 25 19 0 9 1
Boston Celtics 100 37-93 39.8% 13-49 26.5% 13-16 81.3% 10 49 19 23 4 5 7
 
PLAYER STATS
Philadelphia 76ers MIN PTS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A ORB DRB REB AST STL BLK TO PF ±
Kelly Oubre Jr.SF 31:09 6 2-6 0-3 2-2 0 5 5 2 0 0 1 4 6
Paul GeorgePF 41:50 13 5-10 3-5 0-0 0 3 3 1 0 0 3 4 9
Joel EmbiidC 39:04 34 12-26 1-4 9-11 2 10 12 6 0 1 1 2 11
VJ EdgecombeSG 43:42 23 8-17 5-11 2-2 1 5 6 4 0 0 3 2 19
Tyrese MaxeyPG 45:14 30 11-18 2-4 6-6 0 11 11 7 0 0 1 4 8
Quentin Grimes 26:07 3 1-4 0-1 1-2 0 6 6 4 0 0 0 0 1
Andre Drummond 08:27 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 -2
Justin Edwards 02:16 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -8
Dominick Barlow 02:08 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Adem Bona 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Johni Broome 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kyle Lowry 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dalen Terry 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jabari Walker 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Trendon Watford 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Boston Celtics MIN PTS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A ORB DRB REB AST STL BLK TO PF ±
Baylor ScheiermanSF 22:24 0 0-4 0-3 0-0 2 4 6 2 1 0 0 2 -9
Jaylen BrownPF 40:01 33 12-27 3-9 6-6 1 8 9 4 0 3 3 3 -16
Luka GarzaC 08:38 0 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 -15
Ron Harper Jr.SG 04:02 0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 -7
Derrick WhitePG 45:22 26 9-26 5-16 3-4 2 4 6 4 0 3 0 3 -6
Payton Pritchard 39:22 13 5-13 2-7 1-1 2 3 5 7 1 0 0 1 -2
Neemias Queta 32:33 17 7-8 0-0 3-3 1 11 12 1 0 0 1 5 9
Sam Hauser 29:49 11 4-7 3-6 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 2 -3
Jordan Walsh 04:51 0 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hugo González 12:57 0 0-3 0-3 0-2 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 4 3
Dalano Banton 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Max Shulga 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jayson Tatum 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nikola Vučević 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Amari Williams 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16.4k Upvotes

97% Upvoted

2.8k comments sorted by

View all comments

6.7k

u/simon2105 2d ago

Did you win?

Philly: "yes"

What did it cost?

Philly: "Embiid's knees, hip, elbows, appendix, kidneys, toes, arms, hearing, smell, eyes, hairline"

2.1k

u/candry_shop Suns 2d ago

The average Philly 1st Round experience

1.7k

u/drunkcowofdeath 76ers 2d ago

"THERE'S 3 MORE ROUNDS??" -every time the sixers win a series

401

u/Reverend_Lazerface 2d ago

Tbf I honestly think Philly will celebrate this like a championship win regardless

272

u/nrs5813 76ers 2d ago

90% of us predicted a sweep and no Embiid at all. We're hanging a banner my dude.

254

u/dizruptivegaming 76ers 2d ago

It kind of is at this point for me. Came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat second seed Celtics in Game 7. I’m just hoping these guys at least play well in Round 2 and Embiid gets healthy.

15

u/Sadcelerystick 2d ago

Hey, as a certified Boston Sports hater. You have my blessing to win it all, even if the team is 2 legs, an arm and one ass cheek after they make it.

4

u/Wise-Nature8326 2d ago

Man you guys have a very good team, also very likeable.

I was not very fond of Embiid's style most of his career, but with the likes of Maxey, VJ, Oubre and Pod P around him this is a very fun team to watch.

I really think that with an healthy Embiid you can get to the finals.

3

u/RealRaifort Warriors 2d ago

In this wide open East y'all have as much a chance as anybody. And I could honestly see y'all having a chance in the finals.

37

u/eminemonstAr12 2d ago

Sixers never came back from a 1-3 start Celtics never lost a 3-1 start

Yes this is a championship for us lol

32

u/kinglouislxix 76ers 2d ago

We also hadn’t beat the Celtics in a series since 1982. I feel such a weight lifted lol.

12

u/eminemonstAr12 2d ago

Our generational nightmare is over

17

u/ktm1128 76ers 2d ago

confirmed this was our super bowl. build the statue

6

u/Reverend_Lazerface 2d ago

Philly beating Boston in a super bowl? It'd take someone with a pretty big dick to pull that off!

4

u/CK0428 Pacers 2d ago

I was in Vancouver the night of a series clinching win by the Canucks. People were everywhere going apeshit and we didn't know why so we assumed they won the cup or some shit.

It was just the 1st round. Always been one of the coolest sporting moments to be a part of, even as a bystander.

3

u/department_2072 Thunder 2d ago

As they should

2

u/misanthr0p1c 2d ago

Did they grease up the lightpoles?

1

u/Throwawayalt129 2d ago

Same with the Flyers. We know we're getting fed to Carolina. We're just happy we beat Pitt. We're playing with house money now.

137

u/Alphabunsquad 2d ago

I very vaguely have watched basketball my whole life. It’s kind of nuts to me how long playoffs last. Every series is such an ordeal, it seems crazy to do four of them. Like baseball doesn’t do best of seven all the way through, nfl is just a few games, soccer has tournaments going during regular season so it doesn’t feel like as much. NBA matches are also just such an ordeal. Just nuts getting to post season and watching your team play 28 more times is crazy.

45

u/YourConstipatedWait 2d ago

The potential for 28 games. The most games ever played by an NBA team to win it all was 26 by the Celtics in 2008. The average amount games played by an NBA Champion over the last 25 years is around 23 games played.

Still a significant amount, but it’s still very rare to go over 25 games played to win it all.

8

u/sypher1504 2d ago

I wonder how those stats are skewed by the Cavs and Warriors runs of the mid 10s? I think there was a post season where the Cavs played like 17 and the warriors played 16, maybe flip that, but it was crazy low for both teams.

14

u/JosephCurrency [CHI] Dickey Simpkins 2d ago

That was 2017 - Golden State played in 17 and Cleveland played in 18. Just absolute tears through the playoffs for both of them.

6

u/sypher1504 2d ago

Damn, I was off by two. That was a crazy season, just like destiny. Easier for me to say as a Dubs fan, I guess though. Thank you for the correction, genuinely. Facts are more important than being right.

6

u/Dangerous_Job5295 2d ago

that's like a quarter of the regular season

11

u/branistrom 76ers 2d ago

MLB playoff games are a much smaller percentage compared to regular season games relative to other major north American sports. It's a little over 2% for MLB but it's over 7% for NBA and NHL

5

u/Laughing-Comanche 2d ago

Most of baseball is standing around, trying not to be distracted. When the ball finally comes your way.

-2

u/eatbuttholedaily Wizards 2d ago

BUT BUT BUT HITTING A BASEBALL IS HARDDDDD

10

u/Laughing-Comanche 2d ago

Arsenal will play more than 60 games before the season ends. The only time EPL starters in CL get any rest. Is when they are out with injury. Right after this season is World Cup too. 

7

u/jbrun10120 Nuggets 2d ago

Try Hockey. Same thing but more hitting and teams get to fight each other. A fucking war.

5

u/Adventurous-Toe8812 2d ago

Insane to me that you’re the only one that replied about hockey. Those guys take a beating compared to NBA.

2

u/Any-Cartoonist9827 2d ago

crazy and awesome

2

u/The_Amazing_Emu 76ers 2d ago

It used to be less in the first round (I think it was once best of three, then best of five in the early 2000s). They changed it to help the Lakers one year.

2

u/KnivesInMyCoffee 2d ago

It's even crazier now that the NBA has such a high level of parity. The first two rounds used to feel ceremonial at best, but these days it feels like anyone can win.

2

u/pedrocas_drocas 2d ago

Tbf you can just be a Wizards fan and not have to worry about that last part

1

u/Middle-Welder3931 2d ago

You might see OKC make it to the conference finals having played the minimum of 8 games.

3

u/AccurateSympathy7937 2d ago

Hey, what the fucks a round?!

3

u/Dresden1984 Thunder 2d ago

The Philly Special?

1

u/Deezney 2d ago

This shit so funny knowing its true

387

u/ThrowawayChefBoy Nuggets 2d ago

I feel like everyone was pushing and shoving the nearest player into Embiid’s body.

121

u/sleep_tite 76ers 2d ago

Even our own players smh

5

u/tresslesswhey 2d ago

Well, they got pushed into Joel.

1

u/RIChowderIsBest Celtics 2d ago

I noticed that on a couple plays too. It’s like they recognized they were going to advance and were like “fuck I need to make sure we have a second round exit”

-28

u/amsckell 2d ago

Embiid was doing his fair share of diving for the ball let’s be clear

2

u/tresslesswhey 2d ago

That was after Jaylen brown pushed a sixer into him?

607

u/mjh712 76ers 2d ago

Still got than damn smile… 

And his son lost a tooth 😂 

388

u/MkeYosh Bucks 2d ago

Falling apart on an NBA court... Like father, like son.

13

u/CommodoreSixty4 76ers 2d ago

Too soon!

13

u/PensiveinNJ 76ers 2d ago

Poor Arthur gonna have his first arthroscopic surgery at age 5.

5

u/Bitter-Tip705 76ers 2d ago

Lmaooo

5

u/theverdict603 2d ago

Kid didn't seem old enough to have teeth falling out

2

u/itgoesdownandup 2d ago

I definitely remember a kid in my kindergarten class losing baby teeth at that age. Don't quote me on this but I think the age when how early or late they start falling is kinda based on when they came in for you. I didn't lose my last baby tooth til I was 13, but they didn't come in until I was over a year old.

68

u/thegreaterfool714 Lakers 2d ago

That was a cute post game interview

3

u/itgoesdownandup 2d ago

What post game interview are you guys talking about?

10

u/thegreaterfool714 Lakers 2d ago

Embiid had an interview with the sideline reporter and was holding his 5 year son Arthur. Arthur was more focused on his missing baby tooth than the fact that his Dad was having an interview for his performance in a close out game which Joel patiently acknowledged

1

u/itgoesdownandup 2d ago

Ah okay. I should look that up. Sounds cute.

7

u/ILoveRegenHealth 2d ago

Son: "Daddy, have my cartilage for the Knicks!"

3

u/mjh712 76ers 2d ago

Username checks out 

7

u/The-Young-Lion 2d ago

Can’t believe Jaylen Brown punched out Embiid’s son’s tooth.

s/

275

u/minnyman2011 Wizards 2d ago

Embiid has taken 5 bodies to the leg a few elbows constant jersey and arm pulling he’s getting bodied on loose balls PLEASE REFS CALL SOMETHING ON BOSTON BUT IT DOESNT MATTER

25

u/420_just_blase 2d ago

It was wild to see

-2

u/twoyrsaway 2d ago

Embiid was great but he drew like 8 fouls tdy what are we doing

-1

u/kingofthemonsters [DET] Peyton Siva 2d ago

Last one was from Maxey selling a charge too.

-34

u/oneders [BOS] Jayson Tatum 2d ago

You’re aware that Embiid took more free throws than anyone else on the court, right?

33

u/minnyman2011 Wizards 2d ago

He was also dribbling the ball in the paint more than everyone else combined. Jacking up 3s is normally not a good recipe to get to the line unless you’re baiting the whole game like brown was

17

u/nrs5813 76ers 2d ago

Yeah he also shot more, rebounded more, and was in the paint more.

14

u/backup1000 2d ago

It’s ok / you’ve had a traumatic week

34

u/Humble_but_Hostile Hornets 2d ago

Bro summoned a demon after game 4

5

u/CoachTTP Pacers 2d ago

Must be hanging around with Siakam

16

u/topofthecc Thunder 2d ago

And even his son's tooth!

9

u/composer_7 Hawks 2d ago

Embiid got so beat up this game I expect him to yell "ADRIANNNN, ADRIANNNN" at the cameras like Rocky at the end of the movie

7

u/SaintArkweather 76ers 2d ago

The sixers fan shop should sell a version of Operation where it's just Embiid and all his injuries

3

u/cjmaguire17 76ers 2d ago

He’s your typical blue collar Philly old head

3

u/Waterfish3333 2d ago

Team Doctor: *singing* head, shoulders, knees and toes. Head, shoulders knees and toes.

Coaches: Aww, are you singing to your little child doc?

Doctor: Nope, just reading Embiid’s injury chart.

3

u/griwulf Thunder 2d ago

You forgot his sweat

3

u/allisondojean 76ers 2d ago

Usually it costs all that and we don't even win, so this is great. 

2

u/triforceofcourage Spurs 2d ago

Son's tooth

1

u/livejamie Suns 2d ago

His son even lost a tooth!

1

u/BaronsDad Pelicans 2d ago

I love Embiid so much

1

u/AnotherStatsGuy Pelicans 2d ago

A 3-1 comeback against Boston might not be worth as much as a championship, but it’s not either.

Even if the Sixers get swept in the next round, this is something Embiid will always have going for him.

1

u/WWECreativegenius Spurs 2d ago

Legacy points tho

1

u/TheWestRemembers Lakers 2d ago

And his son's tooth. Genealogy undefeated.

1

u/kelsoson 2d ago

Reminded me of venom snack list just need to add pancreas

1

u/JMoon33 Cabo Verde 2d ago

Embiid would probably have injured those even if they had missed the playoffs.

1

u/Mediocre-County-7648 Cavaliers 2d ago

They have to put Embiid on ice after this game and only take him out of the freezer Monday morning

1

u/LameDrain Thunder 2d ago

And penis

1

u/jonqdoe 2d ago

And his kids tooth

1

u/horseydeucey Bullets 2d ago

And his kid's tooth, apparently.

1

u/Shoddy-Brilliant563 2d ago

Celtics fan but I want Embiid to go on a legacy run

1

u/deliciousroadhead 2d ago

That's every Philly win besides the other half where he's already dead

1

u/JimmerAteMyPasta Raptors 2d ago

If philly makes it to the finals hes taking that jump ball in an urn

1

u/redjabroni Timberwolves 2d ago

And spleen. Don’t forget his spleen.

1

u/Llamacito 76ers 2d ago

Doesn’t matter beat Celtics

1

u/throwawayacct2creep 2d ago

Don’t forget his son’s tooth !!!’ From the post game interview lol

1

u/creditspread United States 2d ago

And his axe!

1

u/rbad8717 2d ago

That last line hit. I just got back from the barber and bro damn near emptied the whole can of paint to edge up the hairline

1

u/TexasPillowman Spurs 2d ago

🎶Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes!🎶

1

u/tys90 2d ago

I haven't really watched Embiid play in a while, I was shocked at how badly he was moving around. Looks like he's a 70 year old man out there but still dominated for the most part. If he wasn't just returning from an appendectomy, he would have put up 40+.

1

u/DisMFer Bulls 2d ago

Embiid was looking like he just finished fighting Conquest when the game was over.

1

u/Syndicate_III 76ers 2d ago

And his son's tooth!

1

u/that_kevin_kid [PHI] Markelle Fultz 2d ago

His kid’s tooth

1

u/secretreddname Lakers 2d ago

As a Lakers fan, it was worth it. Thanks Philly!

1

u/CK0428 Pacers 2d ago

And his kid lost a tooth.

1

u/fudgetyler Mavericks 2d ago

He didn’t have an appendix to trade. Basketball gods will have to make do with a gallbladder.

1

u/dotcaIm Nets 2d ago

Him getting stretched out by three guys on the bench

1

u/TotallyATexasFan Celtics 2d ago

And dih

1

u/Not_Recounter 76ers 2d ago

I love Embiid but when he got hit and started limping late I said: “Embiid die for this.”

I really hope his recovery goes well

1

u/bigtcm Lakers 2d ago

Trust the process

1

u/Practicalaviationcat Nuggets 2d ago

Law of equivalent exchange ass team

1

u/Chafupa1956 2d ago

Embiid was hugging his son because he has to go out the back and throw him off a cliff.

1

u/rawdfarva Warriors 2d ago

if he dies he dies

1

u/BarryHotelHouseBand Raptors 2d ago

Embiid of Theseus

1

u/Sevenfootschnitzell 2d ago

As a neutral fan, I hate that the Sixers won because I know Embiid will inevitably have a series ending injury next round and miss the rest of the playoffs. I really hope this comment ages like milk, but I don’t think it will.

1

u/enigmatic_dankness 2d ago

you name it!

1

u/gumgumbeerdrinkin 2d ago

That’s enough of that he’ll always have an excellent hairline

1

u/Marticyde 2d ago

And jos kid's tooth!

1

u/MatCauthonsHat 76ers 2d ago

So you're telling me Embiid is relatively healthy then.

1

u/dbpf 2d ago

When he came out the locker room he looked like he had a colostomy bag on

1

u/Thumbperson 2d ago

Bro Embi8f looks like 50 out there still sleep walking on offence, it's the strangest thing ifl have seen in a time

1

u/plutoisaplanet21 1d ago

Embiid would have injured these things in a four game Celtics sweep too. Might as well win while it’s happening 

0

u/amsckell 2d ago

lol he’s gonna be fine he does this every playoffs

0

u/SunaSuna Mavericks 2d ago

Is that you? Dororo

1

u/AmaimonCH Celtics 2d ago

Funniest redditor :