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Game 7 Thrillers: 76ers, Pistons, Cavs Advance

5/5/2026

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Joel Embiid’s 34 points and Tyrese Maxey’s eight straight points gave the 76ers a Game 7 win over the Celtics.
The Pistons erased a 3-1 deficit and a 24-point Game 6 loss to eliminate the Magic in Game 7.
Jarrett Allen recorded 22 points and 19 rebounds as the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors in Game 7.
The second round opens with the No. 3 Knicks hosting the No. 7 76ers at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC/Peacock.

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Story summary

Joel Embiid’s 34 points and Tyrese Maxey’s eight straight points gave the 76ers a Game 7 win over the Celtics.
The Pistons erased a 3-1 deficit and a 24-point Game 6 loss to eliminate the Magic in Game 7.
Jarrett Allen recorded 22 points and 19 rebounds as the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors in Game 7.
The second round opens with the No. 3 Knicks hosting the No. 7 76ers at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC/Peacock.