NBA playoffs: Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Sixers in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference finals

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Jayson Tatum turned it on when it mattered and powered the No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics into the Eastern Conference finals with a 112-88 win over the No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday in Boston. Tatum scored 51 points, the record for a Game 7, with 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 6 boards.

For the 76ers, their biggest stars again wilted on the biggest stage. Joel Embiid had only 15 points and 8 rebounds, while James Harden had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Celtics will face the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, which begins Wednesday in Boston.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates breaking 50 points against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series at TD Garden in Boston on May 14, 2023. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates breaking 50 points against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series at TD Garden in Boston on May 14, 2023. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

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