Embiid’s Celtics breakthrough changes everything as 76ers face defining Knicks test in East playoffs
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Philadelphia’s historic playoff breakthrough over Boston was more than revenge for Joel Embiid and the 76ers—it may have redefined the franchise’s championship hopes as an equally critical showdown with the New York Knicks now awaits.