THE TAKE
The Philadelphia 76ers are gonna upset the Boston Celtics
BOLDNESS
78/100
GRADE
97/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
None tagged
GRADING CRITERIA
The Philadelphia 76ers must eliminate the Boston Celtics in a playoff series during the 2025-26 NBA postseason. If the 76ers win the series, the take is TRUE. If the Celtics win the series or the two teams do not meet in the playoffs, the take is FALSE.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUEThe Philadelphia 76ers upset the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round, winning the series 4-3 after completing a dramatic 3-1 comeback. Philadelphia won Game 7 on the road 109-100, powered by 34 points from Joel Embiid and 30 points from Tyrese Maxey. The Celtics had been up 3-1 and were widely considered favorites to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.