Celtics dominate 76ers with a 117-99 victory despite missing key players

The Battle of the East: Celtics vs. 76ers

When the Philadelphia 76ers clash with the Boston Celtics, sparks are sure to fly. The Celtics notched their 46th win in a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night against a fired-up Philly squad.

Philly came out swinging early, silencing the eager TD Garden crowd with sharp shooting from Buddy Hield and aggressive drives led by Tobias Harris. However, Boston’s dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown quickly turned the tide with an explosive scoring run, fueled by stellar defensive plays from Derrick White.

The Celtics exploited mismatches to feed Kristaps Porzingis in the high post, showcasing their strategic prowess. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey shone for Philly with his scoring prowess, keeping the game neck-and-neck in the first quarter.

Despite both teams struggling from beyond the arc and trading blows inside, turnovers plagued Boston while Philly capitalized on offensive rebounds to take a narrow lead into halftime.

In a dramatic third quarter turnaround orchestrated by coach Joe Mazzulla’s motivational halftime speech, Boston stormed ahead with a dominant 13-0 run. Brown continued his offensive onslaught while Porzingis showcased his rim-rocking abilities as they extended their lead over a resilient Sixers team.

Boston tightened up defensively and found their groove offensively in this pivotal period. With renewed energy and focus after halftime adjustments, they controlled proceedings and held onto their advantage heading into the final stretch of an intense battle between Eastern Conference rivals.