Tyrese Maxey and Paul George delivered when Philadelphia needed it most, combining for 53 points as the Sixers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93 to force a Game 7.
Philadelphia controlled the matchup from the opening stages and never trailed, maintaining its advantage throughout to keep the series alive. The Sixers’ wire-to-wire performance came against a Celtics team looking to close out the matchup, but Boston was unable to overcome Philadelphia’s steady scoring and early command.
Sixers Extend the Series
Maxey and George set the tone offensively, giving the Sixers the production required to withstand Boston’s push and secure a 13-point victory. Their combined 53 points accounted for half of Philadelphia’s total output in the win.
The result sends the series to Game 7, where the Sixers and Celtics will meet again with a place in the next round at stake. Philadelphia’s victory ensured the matchup will be decided in a winner-take-all finale.