Celtics Come From Behind to Defeat 76ers in Game 6
Boston's Comeback Stuns Philadelphia
Celtics Advance to NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night. The win sends the Celtics to the NBA Finals, where they will face the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 27 points. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points, followed by James Harden with 27 points.
The Celtics trailed by 17 points in the third quarter, but they chipped away at the lead and eventually took the lead with just over three minutes remaining in the game. The Celtics held on for the victory, despite a late surge by the 76ers.
The Celtics' victory is a stunning upset, as the 76ers were favored to win the series. The Celtics will now face the Nuggets in the NBA Finals, which begins on Thursday, June 1st.
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