Despite a valiant effort, the Boston Celtics couldn’t overcome a 14-point deficit with less than 2 minutes remaining, ultimately falling 106-103 to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics showed resilience in their late surge, but the substantial disadvantage they faced for the majority of the game proved insurmountable.

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The 76ers were led by the dominant performances of league MVP Joel Embiid, who recorded 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey, who contributed 25 points and 9 rebounds. Maxey’s impactful 11 points in the final period played a crucial role in securing the victory for Philadelphia. On the other side, Kristaps Porzingis delivered an impressive game for the Celtics, scoring 29 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. However, without any other player surpassing the 20-point mark, their efforts fell short.

Unfortunately, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown struggled to find their rhythm in this game. With a combined total of 27 points on 27 shots, their performance proved insufficient. Additionally, the lackluster contribution from the bench, excluding Sam Hauser, further hindered the Celtics’ chances of victory.

Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that the NBA season is long, and occasional setbacks like this are to be expected. The Celtics will have the opportunity to bounce back on Friday night as they face the Brooklyn Nets at home.