Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Lead Sixers to Narrow Victory Over Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. made the decisive go-ahead basket with 8.7 seconds remaining to help the Philadelphia 76ers edge the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday night.
Key Performances for the Sixers
Justin Edwards led the Sixers with 22 points, shooting 8 of 9 overall and 5 of 6 from three-point range. The team played without Joel Embiid, who is sidelined due to right knee soreness.
Game Highlights
- Boston’s Jaylen Brown scored 24 points.
- Boston held an eight-point lead with over six minutes left in the game.
- Edwards then hit three consecutive three-pointers in just over a minute, giving Philadelphia a 93-92 lead.
- Brown tied the game at 100 with 33.5 seconds left on a free throw.
- After Edwards missed his only three-pointer of the night, Oubre grabbed the rebound and scored the basket to move the Sixers ahead 102-100.
Closing Moments
On Boston’s final possession, Andre Drummond forced a turnover by knocking the ball away from Derrick White, who then attempted a desperate shot from near midcourt. The ball never touched the rim but landed in the hands of Neemias Queta, who failed to score.
Injury Update
Joel Embiid has missed five of the Sixers' 11 games this season. The 2023 MVP averages 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and is recovering from left knee surgery.
Author’s summary: Maxey's scoring and Oubre's clutch basket secured a critical win for the Sixers despite Embiid's absence, highlighting Philadelphia's resilience against the Celtics.