The Philadelphia 76ers knotted their second-round series up at 2-2 on Sunday and it was an absolute, heart-stopping thriller. We were hoping for a snoozer when the team was up 15 with 1:37 remaining in the third. It seemed Philadelphia was just a couple big shots away from stepping on the Celtics’ throats, but most fans knew better.
After the victory, Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid, James Harden and P.J. Tucker talked about an absolutely unforgettable 116-115 playoff win over the rival Boston Celtics.
My heart is still pounding. I’m still clutching my lucky stuffed animals nervously.