The 76ers are playing with house money in their Game 7 against the Celtics, despite decades of underachieve. The last time Philadelphia beat Boston in a series was in 1982. The Celtics and Sixers have played more than any two teams in NBA history. Despite this, the Sixers have been playing some of their best basketball of the season and have already won twice on the road in Boston. This comes as Joel Embiid returns to the team, playing nearly 36 minutes per game despite recent health issues. The Sixers' season began with low expectations and their focus shifted towards the development of their promising young players.