The Philadelphia team thus completed a rare and impressive turnaround, overturning a 3-1 series deficit – a feat that has only happened 14 times in league history. For the Sixers, this is the first such historic comeback.
He was the center of attention. Joel Embiid, who played a superb match with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, confirming his dominance when it was needed most.
He also gave a great performance Tajriz Maxi, who added 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, demonstrating maturity and control of the game.
The turning point of the series was Embiid's return from appendectomy in game four.
The Cameroonian center also made history, becoming the first NBA player to score 100 points in a playoff series despite missing the first three games.
Additionally, Embiid and Maxey entered elite company as only the third tandem in history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a seventh game.
On the other hand, Boston entered the decisive duel significantly weakened without Džejsona Tejtuma, who was sidelined due to a left knee problem just before the start of the match, which significantly affected the team's performance.
The leader of the locals was Džejlen Braun with 33 points and nine rebounds, while Derick White scored 26 points.
Nikola Vucevic he did not play by the coach's decision.
However, Tatum's absence was obvious, especially in organizing the offense.
Boston's problems were further reflected in their three-point shooting – they hit only 13 three-pointers out of 49 attempts, which significantly reduced their efficiency in key moments of the match.
