Joel Embiid broke out of a pregame stoop to attain 27 factors with 9 rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point vary and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to fend off Boston’s late rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers at 118 -114 wins Wednesday.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 factors and 12 assists. He scored 13 factors within the fourth quarter, together with a fast layup to open a seven-point lead with a couple of minute left after the Sixers rebounded the ball with 1.1 seconds on the clock. Caleb Martin scored 23 factors, making 7 of 9 from 3-point vary.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 factors with 15 rebounds for Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 23 and Derrick White 21. Boston wore crimson socks and leggings with their inexperienced jerseys for an additional dose of vacation spirit.
Celtics heart Kristaps Porzingis, who has missed all however 9 video games this season with accidents, didn’t return for the second half. The group mentioned he had an ankle damage.
Takeaway
76ers: If Embiid stays wholesome, the Sixers might lastly be capable of topple them within the Eastern Conference.
Celtic: Lost two video games in a row for the primary time this season.
Key second
Embiid fell and grabbed his ankle throughout pregame warmups, however began and performed 31 minutes whereas carrying a black masks to guard his fractured sinus. He limped to the free throw line after being fouled on a drive to the basket with two minutes left and Philadelphia led 108-105.
He made each free throws and hit two extra with 3 seconds left after the Celtics lower the result in 9 factors to 116-114 within the last minute.
Key statistic
The Celtics trailed by as many as 16 factors, 52-36, within the third quarter — their largest residence deficit this season.
Next
The Sixers go to Utah on Saturday within the second sport of a six-game street journey.
Boston hosts Indiana on Friday and Sunday.
Associated Press reporting.
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