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Bitter Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for ‘flopping around’ after Celtics’ Game 7 loss

Nypost · · 250 words · By Jake Nisse
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What to know about Bitter Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for ‘flopping around’ after Celtics’ Game 7 loss

Joel Embiid finally beat the Celtics in the postseason — and Jaylen Brown is not happy.

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What happened

Joel Embiid finally beat the Celtics in the postseason — and Jaylen Brown is not happy.

Why it matters

Embiid poured in 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in Philly’s Game 7 win as the Sixers stunned the Boston crowd at the TD Garden.

Common ground

And following the Celtics’ season-ending defeat, Brown accused the 2022-23 MVP of “flopping around.” “Embiid put a lot of pressure on us, on all our bigs and our guards.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The series win is the first time that Embiid has defeated the Celtics in the playoffs after defeats in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 postseasons.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim.
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Claim 2: “New York dispatched the Hawks in six games.”
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Claim 3: “the Sixers stunned the Boston crowd at the TD Garden”
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Multiple independent sources (NBC10, NBA playoffs 2026 report, and a live update source) confirm the 76ers won Game 7 against the Celtics at TD Garden with a score of 109-100.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 76ers eliminated the Celtics with a 109-100 win in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference First-Round series. With able assistance from Stathead, let’s take a look at some of the numbers behind this g…
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/sixers-celtics-jo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia 76ers completed their 3-1 comeback against Boston Celtics in the first round. It's only the second time the 76ers have won a Game 7 in franchise history. Both Joel Embiid and Tyrese M…
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48658553/nba-playoffs-20…
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web search NEUTRAL — -Sixers Defeat Celtics, 109-100, in Game 7 on NBC/Peacock. -Philadelphia will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. -This is the Sixers first playoff series win over the Celti…
https://www.nba.com/news/live-updates-celtics-sixers-game-7-…
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Claim 4: “Embiid poured in 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in Philly’s Game 7 win”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Bible verses (Joel 1 and 2) and is completely irrelevant to Joel Embiid's basketball statistics.
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web search NEUTRAL — The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel. An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the day…
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=joel+1&version=…
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web search NEUTRAL — Devastación de la tierra por la langosta -Palabra de Jehová que vino a Joel, hijo de Petuel. Oíd esto, ancianos, y escuchad, todos los moradores de la tierra. ¿Ha acontecido esto en vuestros días, o e…
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+1&version=…
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web search NEUTRAL — An Army of Locusts - Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— a day of darkness and gloo…
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+2&version=…
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Claim 5: “Embiid and Brown were seen having a friendly embrace following the conclusion of the game.”
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While sources confirm the game took place and Brown criticized Embiid's flopping, none of the provided evidence mentions a 'friendly embrace' between the two players after the game.
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web search NEUTRAL — Boston star Jaylen Brown said Joel Embiid was "flopping around" after the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead and lost to the 76ers in a 109-100 Game 7 elimination.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/76ers-joel-embiid-faces-flopp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaylen Brown says Joel Embiid was rewarded for "flopping around" after Game 7 loss - Postgame interviewBoston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 7Via: NBA Pl...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty_WpGuh7zU
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaylen Brown credits Joel Embiid for making a difference in the series. Joel Embiid made his return in Game 4 after missing some time due to an appendicitis surgery at the end of the regular season.
https://firstsportz.com/jaylen-brown-calls-out-joel-embiid-f…
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Claim 6: “Jayson Tatum out injured in Game 7”
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Evidence is contradictory. One source mentions Tatum exited Game 6 with a calf issue, but another source explicitly states that entering Saturday's Game 7, Tatum was 'not listed on the Celtics injury report and is expected to play.'
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web search NEUTRAL — Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.Tatum was named to the 2020 Olympic team, which did not play in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayson_Tatum
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web search NEUTRAL — UPDATE: Jayson Tatum has been downgraded on the injury report to questionable, Chris Haynes reports. Entering Saturday's Game 7, Tatum is not listed on the Celtics injury report and is expected to pla…
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/is-jayson-tatum-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum exited Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers with a calf issue after playing over 28 minutes of action. Tatum was seen working the calf out during the game, but he did…
https://www.si.com/betting/jayson-tatum-injury-update-bettin…
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Claim 7: “Brown accused the 2022-23 MVP of “flopping around.””
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Multiple sources (Celtics news and Fox News) explicitly state that Jaylen Brown accused Joel Embiid of 'flopping around' after the Game 7 loss.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 12, 2016 · 10 Classic Poems about Cats Everyone Should Read By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) We’ve compiled several cat-related posts in the past, including our favourite facts about …
https://interestingliterature.com/2016/01/10-classic-poems-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 18, 2023 · Explore the world of cat poems, from funny and short to heartwarming and sentimental, and celebrate the love of our feline friends.
https://sonicspot.com/cat-poems/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 8, 2026 · Discover a collection of delightful cat poems that every pet parent should read. These poems celebrate the special bond between cats and their owners.
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-poems/
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Claim 8: “He also missed the first three games of the series following an emergency appendectomy last month.”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results (Celtics news, ESPN), all stating Embiid missed the first three games due to an emergency appendectomy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaylen Brown called out Joel Embiid's 'flopping' after the Celtics' 109-100 Game 7 loss to the 76ers ended their season.Embiid missed the first three games of the series due to an emergency appendecto…
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-jaylen-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — “What changed in the series is Joel Embiid came back, and they’re a completely different team,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. The 76ers are the first No. 7 seed in the East to defeat a No. 2 seed s…
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/3/joel-embiid-76ers-…
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web search NEUTRAL — After missing the first three games against the Celtics because of an appendectomy, Embiid returned to the series in dominant fashion, averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists over the fina…
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48664111/joel-embiid-ask…
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Claim 9: “He [Brown] scored 33 points but needed 27 shots to get there, and also committed three turnovers.”
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The evidence provided includes a Wikipedia entry for Brown's high school/college stats, a highlight video against the Bucks, and a general stats page, but none confirm the specific 33 points on 27 shots and 3 turnovers for Game 7.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4] 25 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in a 75–65 victory over Ben Simmons and Montverde Academy;[5] and 29 points and 15 rebounds against Huntington Prep.[6] As a senior, Brown averaged 28 points…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaylen_Brown
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaylen Brown Full Highlights against the Milwaukee Bucks - 33 Points 4 Assists 5 ReboundsIf you enjoyed, please leave a like and subscribe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF-XRAsWW9A
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web search NEUTRAL — Checkout the latest stats of Jaylen Brown. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brownja02.htm…
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Claim 10: “Embiid shot 37 free throws in the series — including 11 on Saturday.”
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The provided evidence includes a YouTube video about a 70-point game, general season stats, and a report on Embiid's physicality, but none of the sources mention the specific number of free throws (37 total, 11 on Saturday) for the series.
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web search NEUTRAL — Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams.Download now: https://app.li...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SjvZPFiDH0
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2025-26 NBA season stats per game for Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/3059318/joel-em…
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web search NEUTRAL — So far in this series Embiid has 25 points on 11-16 shooting from the field when Vucevic is his primary defender. Vuc has absolutely no chance of holding up against Embiid’s physicality. That much is …
https://allphly.com/joel-embiids-toughness-resiliency-on-dis…
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