The Boston Celtics have extended their season with a 95-86 Game 6 victory on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. The action swings back to Boston one last time, with a huge Game 7 slated for Sunday and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals on the line.
Jayson Tatum, who struggled mightily for much of the night, exploded in the fourth quarter, perhaps saving the Celtics from an early offseason. After an icy shooting night, he poured in four pivotal 3-pointers in the final frame to keep Boston ahead. Just one day removed from earning All-NBA honors, Tatum proved himself worthy of the moment, early shooting woes notwithstanding.
The Celtics led by 16 points at one point before a cold stretch in the third quarter gave the Sixers a window. From there, Boston looked poised to implode. With just enough defensive grit, however, the Celtics hung tough, providing an opportunity for Tatum to swoop in and force a Game 7. Here’s what you missed from Boston’s Game 6 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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