In a thrilling Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers managed to even the score 2-2 against the Boston Celtics, thanks to a fourth-quarter comeback and a standout performance by Joel Embiid (Sports Illustrated). The 116-115 loss for the Celtics came after a decisive three-pointer by James Harden, who scored 42 points during the game (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
A major difference-maker for the 76ers was their free agency acquisition, PJ Tucker (Sixers Wire). Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler praised Embiid for his outstanding effort, stating that he should have been the NBA MVP last year as well (Bleacher Report). Embiid managed to rack up an impressive 52 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists in their 103-101 victory over the Celtics (Bleacher Report).
James Harden’s performance also played a vital role in the 76ers’ turnaround. On his way to the Wells Fargo Center, Harden received a text message that helped him get back on track during Game 4 (The New York Times). The 76ers will now look to maintain their momentum as they face the Celtics again in Game 5 of the intense playoff series (NBA.com).
