THEY DID IT! Sixers Beat Celtics!

The Rights To Ricky Sanchez podcast celebrates the Philadelphia Sixers' historic Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference First Round, marking the first time in 42 years the Sixers have beaten Boston in a playoff series and the first time they've come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a playoff series in the Process era. Hosts Spike Eskin and Mike Levin express overwhelming catharsis and disbelief, emphasizing the emotional weight of finally defeating a team that has long dominated them. Joel Embiid's heroic 34-point, 12-rebound, six-assist performance in Game 7—despite visible injury and exhaustion—was the centerpiece of the win, symbolizing a long-awaited signature playoff moment for the franchise's star. The hosts reflect on the broader significance: this victory ends years of playoff heartbreak, validates Embiid’s resilience, and marks a turning point in the team’s narrative. They also praise Maxey’s clutch play, Vijay’s breakout rookie performance, and the team’s defensive adjustments, particularly the use of smaller, feisty lineups that disrupted Boston’s rhythm. Despite the joy, the hosts express deep concern over Embiid’s injury and the looming challenge of facing the Knicks in the next round, while acknowledging the surreal nature of the playoffs continuing after such a monumental win.