Tyrese Maxey delivered another clutch performance as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics for the second straight game, leveling their playoff series and setting up a decisive Game 7. The Sixers’ 115-105 victory on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center showcased Maxey’s explosive scoring and poise under pressure.
Maxey finished with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, leading a balanced Philadelphia attack. Joel Embiid added 28 points and 12 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 18 points and 10 assists. The Celtics fought back in the third quarter, cutting a 16-point deficit to just 4, but Maxey responded with a flurry of buckets in the fourth to seal the win.
For Boston, Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 9 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown added 25 points, but the team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 30% from three-point range. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday in Boston, with the winner advancing to face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.