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76ers Stun Celtics 106-93, Series Tied 3-3

5/1/2026

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Summary

76ers Force Game 7

Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 106-93 in Game 6 on April 30, 2026, tying series 3-3.
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points while Joel Embiid added 19, 10 rebounds, eight assists.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each had 18 points, yet Boston failed to close.
BetMGM listed Boston as 6.5-point favorites with a –246 moneyline and a 212.5 over/under.
Game 7 is set for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston with tickets starting at $214.

Summary

Knicks Dominate

Knicks recorded a 47-point halftime lead, the largest ever in NBA playoff history.
Their 140-89 win produced a 51-point margin, tying the sixth-largest postseason victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a triple-double while OG Anunoby added 29 points in 27 minutes.
A second-quarter scuffle caused the ejection of Hawks guard Dyson Daniels and Knicks center Mitchell Robinson.
New York’s 83 first-half points rank third-most ever in an NBA playoff half.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the Knicks crushed the Bulls 112-81 in Game 2, a 31-point swing that set the largest first-round margin then recorded. The win followed the 1992-93 Eastern Conference semifinals, where Chicago erased a 2-0 deficit—the first team ever to do so—highlighting the rivalry that still resurfaces in 2026 playoff blowouts.

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76ers Force Game 7

Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 106-93 in Game 6 on April 30, 2026, tying series 3-3.
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points while Joel Embiid added 19, 10 rebounds, eight assists.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each had 18 points, yet Boston failed to close.
BetMGM listed Boston as 6.5-point favorites with a –246 moneyline and a 212.5 over/under.
Game 7 is set for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston with tickets starting at $214.

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