Hitting the road, the Boston Celtics gear up for a showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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Hitting the road, the Boston Celtics gear up for a showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, setting the stage for a clash between two powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference. Currently boasting an impressive 8-2 record, the Celtics ride the momentum of a three-game winning streak, the latest victory being a commanding 114-98 triumph over the New York Knicks at home on Monday.
The 76ers, matching the Celtics with an 8-2 record, find themselves in the midst of a back-to-back scenario following a home defeat to the Indiana Pacers, concluding with a scoreline of 132-126. This encounter marks the second in a series of four games between the two teams, with the Sixers securing a 106-103 home victory in their previous meeting on Wednesday.
Fresh from a triumphant 114-98 home win against the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics showcased remarkable shooting prowess. Their impressive performance included a 50.6 percent success rate on 40-of-79 overall shots, a sharp 44.2 percent accuracy from beyond the arc with 19-of-43 successful attempts, and a minimal 16 free-throw attempts.
Small forward Jayson Tatum had an exceptional performance, contributing 35 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and three turnovers in a solid 39-minute effort during the game. However, the Celtics faced challenges on the defensive end, with the Knicks managing to shoot 42.9 percent from the field, matching that percentage from beyond the arc, and making 24 trips to the charity stripe.
The Philadelphia 76ers faced their initial defeat post the James Harden trade, succumbing to the Indiana Pacers 132-126, marking their first loss at the Wells Fargo Center this season. Despite a commendable offensive performance, with a 50.0 percent success rate on 43-of-86 field goal attempts, a 27.3 percent accuracy from beyond the arc on 6-of-22 shots, and a total of 35 free-throw attempts.
Center Joel Embiid delivered another exceptional performance, logging 38 minutes and posting impressive stats with 39 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and four turnovers. Despite Embiid’s standout efforts, the Sixers faced defensive challenges, with the Pacers shooting 51.6 percent from the field, 35.1 percent from beyond the arc, and earning 33 free throws. Philly’s 16 turnovers proved to be a significant hurdle, highlighting the difficulty of winning games with such a turnover count.
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