Celtics Edge 76ers in a Thrilling One-Point Finish
What a game that was — an absolute nail-biter between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, ending with Boston just barely pulling off a 109-108 victory. It was one of those matchups where you could feel the energy shift constantly, and until the final buzzer sounded, no one was quite sure who would come out on top.
This was the Celtics’ third consecutive win, improving their record to 3-3, while the 76ers suffered their first loss of the season, now sitting at 4-1. And it was every bit as dramatic as that record shift suggests. Joel Embiid had a chance to win it for Philly right at the end — a three-point attempt at the buzzer — but it bounced off the rim, sealing Boston’s hard-fought victory.
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Jaylen Brown was phenomenal for the Celtics. He dropped 32 points and added six assists, showing once again why he’s one of the league’s most dangerous two-way players. Payton Pritchard also made his presence felt early, hitting some smooth mid-range jumpers to set the tone. The Celtics looked sharp out of the gate, opening up a 24-point lead at one point and dominating the first quarter thanks to some red-hot shooting.
But the 76ers didn’t go quietly. This team has been showing a lot of resilience early in the season, and that comeback mentality was on full display again. Tyrese Maxey was brilliant — 26 points, 14 assists, and eight rebounds — he did everything he could to keep Philly in it. Embiid added 20 points and a few big defensive plays, including a chase-down block that had the crowd on its feet. Kelly Oubre Jr. and rookie VJ Edgecombe were also huge contributors, combining for 34 points and several key baskets during Philly’s comeback push.
By halftime, what had looked like a blowout started to feel like a real contest. The Sixers cut the deficit to just 11 points, and from there, it was all grit and hustle. They tied the game in the third quarter behind Maxey’s steady play, but Boston refused to give up the lead completely. Brown’s clutch scoring and a couple of key threes from Xavier Tillman helped the Celtics hold on.
In the final moments, it was chaos. Maxey hit a layup to make it a one-point game. Then Boston turned the ball over, giving Philly one last shot to steal it. Embiid took the final jumper — and it rimmed out. One miss was all it took for Boston to escape with the win.
Even though the Sixers’ comeback magic ran out this time, they’ve shown they can fight back from almost any situation. Meanwhile, the Celtics reminded everyone that when their stars are clicking, they can go toe-to-toe with anyone in the East. This was just one regular-season game, but it had the intensity of a playoff battle — and if this is a preview of what’s to come, fans are in for a wild ride this season.
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