The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set for a thrilling winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden on Saturday night. After trailing 3-1 in the series, Philadelphia has stormed back to force one of the most intense first-round showdowns of the NBA playoffs.

The momentum shifted dramatically after Philadelphia's convincing 106-93 win in Game 6 on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 30 points, while Joel Embiid dominated the interior, helping the Sixers control the second half. This marks their second straight elimination-game victory, following a Game 5 win in Boston where Embiid dropped 33 points.

What once looked like a comfortable Celtics series has turned into a pressure cooker. Philadelphia now believes it can complete the comeback, with Maxey emerging as the engine of their offense—scoring 25+ points in four of six games this series.

Boston still holds home-court advantage and boasts a stronger regular-season record at 56-26 compared to Philadelphia's 45-37. However, the biggest question mark is Jayson Tatum's health. Listed as questionable with left knee stiffness after missing the final 15 minutes of Game 6, Tatum has said he expects to play. He's averaged 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in the series.

If Tatum is limited, the pressure shifts to Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Boston's supporting cast. The Celtics have the crowd, experience, and urgency, but the 76ers now have confidence, Embiid, and the series' hottest guard. Expect playoff intensity from the opening tip in one of the most anticipated Game 7s of the postseason.

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