Philadelphia forces Game 7 against Boston behind 30 points from Tyrese Maxey
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics with a 106-93 victory in Game 6, showcasing strong perimeter defense and standout performances from Tyrese Maxey (30 points) and Joel Embiid (19 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists).
- The 76ers effectively exploited mismatches involving Maxey, Embiid, and Paul George, with George contributing 23 points including five three-pointers, while Boston struggled with slow play and inefficient shooting from stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
- Boston led after the first quarter, but Philadelphia's active perimeter defense and Maxey's scoring surge in the second quarter helped the 76ers build a nine-point halftime lead.
- Boston's offense faltered under pressure, with Brown committing five turnovers and the team struggling to find rhythm; a late bench lineup sparked a brief comeback but could not overcome Philadelphia's lead.
- The series will now be decided in a decisive Game 7 in Boston on Sunday, with both fanbases engaged in spirited chants and rivalry banter.
