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James Harden told to "shave his beard" and "hide" after horrific Boston Celtics meltdown

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals thanks to 51 points from Jayson Tatum to set up a Conference Final against the Miami Heat

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NBA Twitter Roasts Doc Rivers, James Harden After Sixers’ Game 7 Loss to Celtics

NBA fans were critical of the 76ers after their playoff exit against the Celtics.

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Tatum propels Celtics to game 7 win over Sixers for Eastern Conference finals berth

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jayson Tatum poured in an historic 51 points on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-88 game-seven victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

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NBA fans ripped the Sixers’ horrendously poor performance in Game 7 loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid and James Harden had a combined 24 points in Game 7.

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Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88

Jayson Tatum scored 51 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year

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76ers’ Doc Rivers complains about foul error disparity ahead of Game 7 with Celtics

"I mean 13-to-4 is very—in a one-point, two-point game, is hard to recover from," said Rivers.

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Jayson Tatum Stares Down Elimination and Wills Celtics to Game 7

The star wing shook off a horrendous shooting performance to erupt in the fourth quarter, ensuring the series vs. the 76ers heads back to Boston.

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NBA World Reacts to 76ers’ Doc Rivers Facing Another Game 7

Philadelphia fell short of clinching a series victory on Thursday after dropping Game 6 to Boston at home.

Sports Illustrated

James Harden reveals inspiration behind Philadelphia 76ers crucial play-off victory over Boston Celtics

James Harden willed his Philadelphia 76ers to a huge victory with another incredible solo effort and did so after inviting Michigan State University shooting to sit courtside at the game

Daily Mirror

Doc Rivers Reveals Unique Tactic He Used to Inspire James Harden for Game 4

The 76ers coach reached out to the 10-time All-Star with a unique message.

Sports Illustrated

Sixers’ Doc Rivers weighs in on Joe Mazzulla’s coaching of the Boston Celtics in the playoffs

"He's doing a fantastic job," said the former Celtics coach of the current one.

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Harden’s Latest Playoff Disappearing Act Sinks 76ers Into Series Hole

On a night when Joel Embiid looked worthy of his MVP coronation, the Robin to Philly’s Batman didn’t show.

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers praises Celtics’ Marcus Smart while talking the importance of team defense

'Your team defense, your rotations, your low man helps have to be on point every night,' explained Rivers.

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Doc Rivers Addresses James Harden’s Dennis Rodman-Like Move in Middle of Playoffs

The Sixers coach discussed his star point guard’s mid-playoff series trip to Las Vegas in a recent interview.

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Celtics Regain Playoff Footing With ‘Angry’ Defensive Performance

Boston leveled the Eastern Conference semifinals through a tone-setting blowout win over the 76ers in Game 2.

AFP

Sharp-shooting Celtics blitz Sixers to square series

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Boston Celtics produced an exhibition of three-point shooting to blow away the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 and square their Eastern Conference playoff series on Wednesday.

France 24

Sixers' Cameroonian star Joel Embiid named NBA Most Valuable Player

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets' two-time award winner Nikola Jokic.

AFP

Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA Most Valuable Player

Los Angeles (AFP) - Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets' two-time award winner Nikola Jokic.

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Ice-cool Harden scores 45 as Sixers stun Celtics, Jokic downs Suns

New York (AFP) - James Harden scored 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs on Monday before Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns.

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Ice-cool Harden scores 45 as Sixers stun Celtics

New York (AFP) - James Harden scored a career playoff high 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to stun the Boston Celtics in game one of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Monday.

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Doc Rivers on his ‘come to Jesus’ moment with Celtics legend Paul Pierce

"I really believe I know what’s better for you," explained Rivers to a younger Pierce.

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On this day: Jones, Heinsohn draft; Russell swap; Rivers hire; Bass born; Tatum gets 60

On this day, Boston drafted Bill Russell, KC Jones, and Tommy Heinsohn, hired Doc Rivers as coach, and saw Jayson Tatum score 60.

AFP

Sixers coach Rivers doubts Embiid plays in Celtics opener

Washington (AFP) - NBA scoring champion Joel Embiid is doubtful to play in Monday's opening game of Philadelphia's second-round playoff series against Boston on Monday, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said on Saturday.

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Joel Embiid knee re-evaluation hints at Game 1 absence vs. Boston Celtics in ECSF

The Celtics would be heavily favored in any series without Embiid, and in any games without him in a series they are already slightly favored to advance from.

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers Says Joel Embiid Is Doubtful for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1

Philadelphia could be without its star center in the opening game of its semifinal series.

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