On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers faced off in a Game 7 showdown with a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. The Celtics had been on the brink of elimination multiple times in the series, but they managed to stave off elimination and force a Game 7. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who put on an incredible performance and scored a career-high 51 points in the 112-88 victory.
Tatum was simply unstoppable throughout the game, shooting 18-of-30 from the field and 8-of-15 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists to his stat line. Tatum was the catalyst for the Celtics’ offense, as he scored or assisted on nearly half of their points. His performance was especially impressive considering that he was playing against one of the best defenses in the NBA.
The rest of the Celtics stepped up as well, as Kemba Walker scored 20 points and Jaylen Brown added 17 points. The Celtics also had a strong defensive performance, holding the 76ers to just 38.5% shooting from the field and 25% from beyond the arc.
The Celtics’ victory was a testament to their resilience and determination throughout the series. They were able to overcome multiple deficits and fight back to force a Game 7. Tatum’s 51 points were a huge part of that, as he single-handedly carried the Celtics to victory. The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, and they will look to continue their impressive run.
