2023-11-16 04:07:17
Although short-handed, Derrick White scored 14 of the 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107, ranking first in the Eastern Conference with 9 wins and 2 losses.
Celtics Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 29 points, Jrue Holiday had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jaylen Brown was out due to discomfort, non-COVID, and Kristaps Porzingis was out due to a right knee injury.
Sam Hauser and Al Horford replaced the starters. Al Horford scored 14 points and blocked Tyrese Maxey’s layup. He made 4 of 8 3-pointers and the Celtics once extended their lead to 17 points.
Derrick White hit an incredible 3-pointer with 4:47 left to extend the Celtics’ lead to seven points.
The 76ers’ record fell to 8 wins and 3 losses, giving up first place in the Eastern Conference. They played three games in the past four days. Today is back-to-back. Both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey only scored 20 points, both lower than their season averages.
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