Maxey and Oubre Lead 76ers to Narrow Victory Over Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. made the go-ahead basket with 8.7 seconds remaining, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102–100 win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
Key Performances
- Justin Edwards led the 76ers with 22 points, shooting 8 of 9 from the field, including 5 of 6 from three-point range.
- The 76ers played without Joel Embiid due to right knee soreness.
Game Highlights
- Andre Drummond of Philadelphia won a rebound over Boston’s Luka Garza during the first half.
- Boston’s Anfernee Simons attempted to pass past Philadelphia’s Quentin Grimes in the opening period.
- Derrick White took a shot against Philadelphia’s Kyle Lowry and Trendon Watford during the first half.
- Neemias Queta secured a rebound over Trendon Watford for Boston.
“Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics.” – The Associated Press
The game showcased strong individual efforts, with crucial plays in the final seconds securing the 76ers' victory despite missing their star player.
Author's summary: Maxey’s 21 points and Oubre’s late go-ahead basket ensured the 76ers edged out the Celtics 102-100 in a closely contested matchup without Embiid.