BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid emerged from a pregame fall and scored 27 factors with 9 rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point vary and hitting a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to show again Boston’s closing rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118. Win -114 on Wednesday.
Tyrese Maxey had 33 factors and 12 assists. He scored 13 factors within the fourth quarter, together with a fast launch layup to open a seven-point lead with a few minute left after the Sixers put the ball away with 1.1 seconds on the shot clock. Caleb Martin scored 23, hitting 7 of 9 from 3-point vary.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 with 15 rebounds for Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 23 and Derrick White scored 21. Boston wore purple socks and leggings with their inexperienced jerseys for an additional dose of Christmas spirit.
Celtics middle Kristaps Porzingis, who has missed all however 9 video games this season as a consequence of accidents, didn’t return within the second half. The workforce stated he was coping with an ankle damage.
76ers: If Embiid stays wholesome, the Sixers can lastly topple them within the Japanese Convention.
Celtics: Misplaced twice in a row for the primary time this season.
Embiid fell and grabbed his ankle throughout pregame warmups, however began and performed 31 minutes 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 remaining and Philadelphia main 108-105.
He made each free throws and sank two extra with 3 seconds left after the Celtics lower a nine-point result in 116-114 within the closing minute.
The Celtics trailed by 16 factors, 52-36, within the third quarter – their largest dwelling deficit this season.
