Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, second from left, stumbles as Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, centre left, blocks his jumper during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — James Solidify had another companion he called his lucky trinket in the field and the coarseness he expected to turn in a one of a kind exertion — through tying and winning shots — for the 76ers.
Peering done for in the past two games, Great Game James saved the 76ers in Game 4.
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Solidify hit the floater with 16 seconds left in guideline that tied the game, covered the go on 3-pointer with 18 seconds staying in extra time and scored 42 focuses to assist the Sixers with fighting off a wild Boston Celtics rebound in a 116-115 triumph on Sunday.
"I simply need to win," Solidify said. "Today was sink or swim for us."
The 76ers attached their season finisher series at 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday.
Solidify dominated the match before John Hao, a deadened Michigan State shooting survivor who fostered a significant distance kinship with the 10-time Top pick. Solidify welcomed Hao to a game when he had the option to travel.
"He's solid, he's quickly returning, he's recuperating well indeed," Solidify said. "I feel like I must give him that light, that grin that he merits. Ideally today was one of those days where he can grin."
Solidify waved over Hao and marked his game-worn tennis shoes minutes after Marcus Brilliant's potential champ was a tick past the point of no return. The 76ers are currently ensured to get back for Game 6 on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown said his unfortunate guarded read when he dumped Solidify to attempt to twofold Joel Embiid was a significant second.
"It's a bet at some unacceptable time and a top dog by James Solidify," he said. "That is my shortcoming. I take full responsibility."
The Celtics did practically all they could to snuff out that opportunity. Savvy and Jayson Tatum keyed a Celtics rally from 15 focuses down with 2 minutes left in the second from last quarter.
Boston's tomfoolery started in the fourth when Shrewd and Brown covered continuous 3-pointers and Tatum went after the edge for a can that cleared out an eight-point opening in 90 seconds. Al Horford put them ahead 98-90 — on a belonging that began the opposite end when Tyrese Maxey had his shot obstructed — and shimmied for the group as boos down-poured on him.
Indeed, the 76ers had home court however fans worried as recollections that large number of second-round exits starting around 2001 mixed inside the structure. Brilliant and Malcolm Brogdon hit successive 3s for a 105-100 lead.
Yet, it was P.J. Exhaust, the heart and guts of the Sixers, who again accomplished the messy work on a protective bounce back and a can. He made the free toss with 1:05 left and the undecided outcome gave the Sixers new life.
Savvy hit two free tosses and Solidify attached it 107-all to ensure a thrill ride.
The Sixers were near the precarious edge of rout various times over the last 17 minutes, none more than when Embiid collided with Brilliant on a driving, one-gave bank shot with 1:49 left in extra time and was whistled for a hostile foul. The play was audited and the call stood. Boston kept its 112-111 lead
Embiid, the NBA MVP who had 34 focuses and 13 bounce back, kept his levelheadedness and in the end got to the line to sink two free tosses with 59 seconds left and the season yet to be determined.
Tatum — who battled to score early however wrapped up with 24 places, 18 bounce back, six helps and four blocks — hit a stage back 3 for a 115-113 lead. Solidify ensured Boston could at no point ever challenge in the future.
"Jayson Tatum's 3 was terrible that (a push-off) wasn't called," 76ers mentor Doc Waterways said. "You must call that play. I know it's a major play and I love refs not choosing (the game) however it might have chosen the game."
Brown scored 23 focuses and Shrewd had 21.
Brown, however, made just three efforts in the final quarter and none in OT when the Celtics required him.
"I surmise I must request the ball somewhat more," he said. "I thought beneficial things happened when I had it in my grasp. I thought our offense was alright. We chipped away, we made big-time shots, we got extraordinary looks throughout the entire game. We just missed the mark eventually."
Solidify did this as of now when he played in Game 1 like he was as yet the MVP in Houston and dropped 45 focuses to spike the resentful street triumph. Then, at that point, his game vanished and he played two of the most obviously awful rounds of his vocation.
Solidify's 5-for-28 consolidated shooting in Games 2 and 3 was most terrible exertion for him over any two-game range in his vocation — normal season or end of the season games.
Everything the 76ers could manage in front of Game 4 was just expectation for a useful Solidify.
Philly got him.
Solidify hit every one of the three 3s in the main half and scored 21 focuses, five a bigger number of than his Game 3 aggregate. Embiid was really powerful on one great knee and had 19 focuses and 11 sheets to give the 76ers a 59-50 lead at the break.
"This evening, playing a ton of minutes sort of got to me toward the end," Embiid said. "We made the plays when we really wanted. PJ with the enormous and-1. Clearly, the James shot. I thought we stayed with it. In any case, that has been us the entire season. We stay together and battle through everything."
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Celtics: Tatum missed his initial eight shots before he scored a container not long before the principal half finished.
76ers: Julius Erving was in the house. … Embiid and Solidify are the primary Sixers partners with 30 focuses each in a season finisher game since Embiid and Seth Curry did it in June 2021 against Atlanta.PHILADELPHIA — James Solidify had another companion he called his four leaf clover in the field and the coarseness he expected to turn in a one of a kind exertion — through tying and winning shots — for the 76ers.
Peering out for the count in the past two games, Great Game James saved the 76ers in Game 4.
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Solidify hit the floater with 16 seconds left in guideline that tied the game, covered the go on 3-pointer with 18 seconds staying in extra time and scored 42 focuses to assist the Sixers with fighting off a wild Boston Celtics rebound in a 116-115 triumph on Sunday.
"I simply need to win," Solidify said. "Today was sink or swim for us."
The 76ers attached their season finisher series at 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday.
Solidify dominated the match before John Hao, an incapacitated Michigan State shooting survivor who fostered a significant distance companionship with the 10-time Elite player. Solidify welcomed Hao to a game when he had the option to travel.
"He's solid, he's returning quickly, he's recuperating well indeed," Solidify said. "I feel like I must give him that light, that grin that he merits. Ideally today was one of those days where he can grin."
Solidify waved over Hao and marked his game-worn shoes minutes after Marcus Brilliant's potential champ was a tick past the point of no return. The 76ers are presently ensured to get back for Game 6 on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown said his unfortunate guarded read when he dumped Solidify to attempt to twofold Joel Embiid was a urgent second.
"It's a bet at some unacceptable time and a top dog by James Solidify," he said. "That is my shortcoming. I take full responsibility."
The Celtics did practically all they could to snuff out that opportunity. Savvy and Jayson Tatum keyed a Celtics rally from 15 focuses down with 2 minutes left in the second from last quarter.
Boston's tomfoolery started in the fourth when Savvy and Brown covered back to back 3-pointers and Tatum went after the edge for a container that cleared out an eight-point opening in 90 seconds. Al Horford put them ahead 98-90 — on a belonging that began the opposite end when Tyrese Maxey had his shot obstructed — and shimmied for the group as boos came down on him.
Indeed, the 76ers had home court however fans worried as recollections that multitude of second-round exits starting around 2001 mixed inside the structure. Shrewd and Malcolm Brogdon hit back to back 3s for a 105-100 lead.
However, it was P.J. Exhaust, the heart and guts of the Sixers, who again accomplished the filthy work on a protective bounce back and a can. He made the free toss with 1:05 left and the undecided outcome gave the Sixers new life.
Brilliant hit two free tosses and Solidify attached it 107-all to ensure a thrill ride.
The Sixers were near the precarious edge of rout various times over the last 17 minutes, none more than when Embiid collided with Shrewd on a driving, one-gave bank shot with 1:49 left in extra time and was whistled for a hostile foul. The play was assessed and the call stood. Boston kept its 112-111 lead
Embiid, the NBA MVP who had 34 focuses and 13 bounce back, kept his self-control and at last got to the line to sink two free tosses with 59 seconds left and the season yet to be determined.
Tatum — who battled to score early however wrapped up with 24 places, 18 bounce back, six helps and four blocks — hit a stage back 3 for a 115-113 lead. Solidify ensured Boston could at no point ever challenge in the future.
"Jayson Tatum's 3 was dreadful that (a push-off) wasn't called," 76ers mentor Doc Streams said. "You must call that play. I know it's a major play and I really love refs not choosing (the game) however it might have chosen the game."
Brown scored 23 focuses and Savvy had 21.
Brown, however, made just three efforts in the final quarter and none in OT when the Celtics required him.
"I surmise I must request the ball somewhat more," he said. "I thought beneficial things happened when I had it in my grasp. I thought our offense was alright. We chipped away, we made big-time shots, we got extraordinary looks throughout the entire game. We just missed the mark eventually."
Solidify did this as of now when he played in Game 1 like he was as yet the MVP in Houston and dropped 45 focuses to spike the resentful street triumph. Then, his game vanished and he played two of the most obviously awful rounds of his vocation.
Solidify's 5-for-28 joined shooting in Games 2 and 3 was most horrendously terrible exertion for him over any two-game range in his profession — customary season or end of the season games.
Everything the 76ers could manage in front of Game 4 was just expectation for a useful Solidify.
Philly got him.
Solidify hit every one of the three 3s in the principal half and scored 21 focuses, five a bigger number of than his Game 3 aggregate. Embiid was really powerful on one great knee and had 19 focuses and 11 sheets to give the 76ers a 59-50 lead at the break.
"This evening, playing a great deal of minutes sort of got to me