As injured MVP candidate Joel Embiid sits out, Philadelphia leans on another MVP in James Harden to steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston.
James Harden tied his career playoff high by scoring 45 points to help the visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night .
Harden’s 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds to play gave the third-seeded 76ers a 117-115 lead. Jayson Tatum was called for a foul on the ensuing possession, and then Paul Reed capped the scoring by making two free throws with 4.6 seconds left. Philadelphia closed the game with a 12-4 run. Tatum led the second-seeded Celtics with 39 points and 11 rebounds. Boston received 23 points from Jaylen Brown, and 20 from Malcolm Brogdon.The Celtics made 17 of their 18 free-throw attempts. Philadelphia was 12-for-12 from the free-throw line.
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