Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Lead Sixers to Narrow Victory Over Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points while Kelly Oubre Jr. made the decisive basket with 8.7 seconds remaining, securing a 102-100 victory for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
Key Performances
- Justin Edwards led the Sixers with 22 points, shooting 8 of 9 overall, including 5 of 6 from three-point range.
- Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 24 points for the Celtics.
Game Summary
Boston held an 8-point lead with just over six minutes left. Edwards sparked a comeback by hitting three consecutive three-pointers within 1 minute and 18 seconds, putting Philadelphia ahead 93-92. Brown tied the game at 100 with two free throws with 33.5 seconds left.
"After Edwards misfired on a three-pointer, his only miss of the night, Oubre collected the rebound and laid it in with 8.7 seconds left for a 102-100 lead."
On Boston’s next possession, Andre Drummond forced a turnover by knocking the ball from Derrick White. White then took a desperate midcourt shot that did not hit the rim. The rebound went to Neemias Queta, who was unable to score, sealing the win for Philadelphia.
Team Notes
The Sixers (7-4) played without their star Joel Embiid, who is sidelined due to right knee soreness. Embiid has now missed five of the team’s 11 games this season after undergoing left knee surgery. The 2023 MVP is currently averaging 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
"He was sidelined in the previous four games while recovering from left knee surgery."
Boston's record stands at 5-7 following the loss.
Author’s Summary
Maxey and Oubre’s late heroics, combined with Edwards’ shooting, powered the Sixers to a hard-fought win despite Embiid’s absence.