We will have a Game 7 between the top remaining seeds of the Eastern Conference. Yes, The Boston Celtics going into Philly snatched an intense Game 6 to tie the series at 3 games apiece. The Philadelphia 76ers lost their golden chance to advance to the ECF after a home loss. Despite a flood of fans supporting and staying loud all night, Joel Embiid and Co couldn’t close the series. As for the crowd, it had some big names, but there was one that stood out in particular. NFL star Damar Hamlin rocked up to the Wells Fargo Center to watch the all-important Game 6.
Back in early January, Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Millions stood by him during the scary time, and recently, he announced a way to repay the $10 million favor in the most philanthropic way.
Damar Hamlin pulls up to watch Joel Embiid’s Sixers
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Ever since the incident in January, the sports world broke into prayer. Each day, thousands of well-wishers manifested Hamlin recovering from the injury. All fans wanted was one positive update, and soon they would get one. Days after the incident, Hamlin shared a picture from the hospital – awake, and healthy.
He hadn’t made many public appearances, but tonight was a matchup he couldn’t miss. Moments before Joel Embiid and the Sixers took on the Celtics, the 25-year-old shared a video of him with the best view in the arena.
“Y’all know I am rocking with the Sixers,” said the NFL star, picking his side for the battle.
.@HamlinIsland checking in at Celtics-Sixers Game 6 🙌
📺: 7:30 PM ET | ESPN pic.twitter.com/WSFElQFtoP
— ESPN (@espn) May 11, 2023
Recently, the Buffalo Bills safety used the $10 million funds given by well-wishers to fund his charity, Chasing M’s Foundation, which he began back when he was still in college. Hamlin’s aim is clear: he wants to help the coming generation, and will soon reveal the programs to make his mission a success.
After four months of rehab and recovery, Hamlin was cleared to once again suit up for the Buffalo Bills in April. The moment he steps back on the NFL pitch is one fans are awaiting desperately.
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Celtics force a Game 7 following tough night on offense
Being on the road didn’t matter for the second-seeded Boston Celtics. They played lockdown defense, restricting the Sixers to just 36% shooting from the floor. The game was no offense showdown. It was rather a celebration of defense. Marcus Smart scored a team-high 22 points for the Celtics in the 95-86 win.
Joel Embiid had a double-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the Game 6 loss. After an impressive outing the last time, Tyrese Maxey continued to fire, matching his teammate’s tally. James Harden majorly struggled to make his shots, making only 4 of his 16 attempts.
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