"76ers stun Celtics in Game 1 with Harden's leadership and Maxey's heroics"
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Despite the absence of Joel Embiid, James Harden led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with an impressive 45-point performance. The Sixers buried Boston from beyond the arc, hitting 17 three-pointers compared to the Celtics' 10. Paul Reed stepped up in Embiid's absence, contributing 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Celtics will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
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