In Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had eight assists as the Sixers won 106-93 and set up Saturday's Game 7 in Boston.
Philadelphia never trailed, controlled possession and held Boston below 30% from three for the third time in the series, while Jayson Tatum briefly exited with leg stiffness but said he expects to be available.
The winner-take-all game revives a fierce rivalry: Boston has eliminated Philadelphia in six straight playoff meetings, while the 76ers are trying to overturn a 3-1 deficit for the first time after 18 previous failures.
How did Philly’s sudden focus on rebounding and defense transform their season-long weakness into a Game 6 strength?
With Embiid still battling injuries and Tatum’s status uncertain, can the Sixers pull off a Game 7 upset in Boston?
What role did Paul George’s leadership and the rise of rookie VJ Edgecombe play in reshaping the Sixers’ playoff identity?