Celtics fall short against 76ers, lose back-to-back games for first time this season
But Maxey zipped past Pritchard and found a clear lane to the basket, where he put in an off-balance layup just before time expired. The play all but finished off the Celtics in this 118-114 loss, and it was an example of the uncharacteristic missteps that doomed them.
The Celtics have been mortal in December, losing five of 11 games with a defense that plays hard when it feels like it.
The Boston Celtics reveal a questionable game plan against Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin on Christmas Day.
Expectations were high coming into the season, and this month has offered evidence Philadelphia can still meet them.
The Sixers' two top stars combined for 60 points and showed up in major moments, including Maxey's late layup and Embiid's ...
Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned ...
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 ...
BOSTON - It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Springer, acquired from the 76ers in February, quickly found out there were benefits to getting a change of scenery while ...
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