Sixers Playoff Bell Ringer: Beard bests Boston

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesSixers Playoff Bell Ringer standings

Tyrese Maxey - 2

James Harden - 1

Tobias Harris - 1

Despite Joel Embiid watching from the bench in a Balenciaga sweatshirt and Boston shooting 58.7 percent from the field, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off the upset in Game 1, 119-115. After a game that saw 14 ties and 16 lead changes, everything came down to the final 30 seconds. Tyrese Maxey snagged an errant Celtics pass at the top of the key and raced down court for a lay-in to put the Sixers ahead, 114-113. Jayson Tatum then drew a foul and hit both free throws to put Boston back in front. With the final seconds ticking down, James Harden caught Al Horford on a switch…