What happened: The Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics in a Game 7 first-round series, with Joel Embiid leading the comeback after the team trailed 3-1. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added a 34-point performance in Boston earlier in the series. Philadelphia now advances to face the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Why it matters: It is the first time the 76ers have beaten the Celtics in a playoff series in 44 years, ending one of the league's most lopsided postseason rivalries. Embiid's return from appendicitis surgery reframes his playoff legacy after years of early exits at Boston's hands. The 3-1 comeback is rare in NBA history and changes the East's title picture.

What to watch: Watch for the Eastern Conference semifinal opener between the 76ers and Knicks, and monitor Embiid's workload and post-surgery conditioning into the next round.