Paul George scored 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting as the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 Tuesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, extending Boston’s winning streak to four. The Celtics outscored Philadelphia 61-47 in the second half, pulling away after a tight opening quarter.
Boston led by as many as 29 points, closing the game on a 32-19 run in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 24 points, but Philadelphia shot just 42% from the field and committed 14 turnovers that Boston turned into nine points.
Takeaways From Celtics’ Win Over 76ers
George carries the offense early and often
George attacked from the opening possession, scoring on a step-back jumper 11 seconds into the game and never letting up. He finished 6-for-11 from three and added five rebounds, posting a plus-17 mark that led all Boston starters. His 36 points were a game high for either team.
Boston’s defense forced the issue
The Celtics held Philadelphia to 33-of-79 shooting (42%) and forced 13 live turnovers. Jaylen Brown committed four of those giveaways and finished a team-worst minus-27 for the 76ers. Boston scored 10 fast-break points off the mistakes and limited Philadelphia’s offensive rhythm for long stretches after the first quarter.
Depth made the difference down the stretch
Sam Hauser came off the bench to score 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 4 of 6 from deep, and finished a team-best plus-24 in 18 minutes. Neemias Queta added six rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes, helping Boston outrebound Philadelphia’s bench unit and control the glass late.
Player Of The Game: Paul George
George’s line: 36 points, five rebounds, one assist, 14-of-22 shooting including 6-of-11 from three-point range in 30 minutes. It marked his high-water mark of the season and the primary reason Boston pulled away in Philadelphia.
Celtics Vs 76ers By The Numbers
Boston shot 51% from the field compared to Philadelphia’s 42%, and the Celtics made 22 of 49 three-point attempts (45%) against the 76ers’ 11-of-37 mark (30%). Boston also won the points-in-the-paint battle 46-32 despite matching Philadelphia in offensive boards at eight apiece.
The 76ers made 24 of 28 free throws (86%), but Boston went 1-for-1 on just five attempts, reflecting a game plan built around pace and perimeter shooting rather than drawing fouls. Philadelphia’s 14 turnovers led directly to nine Boston fast-break points, a margin the Celtics exploited throughout.
What It Means
Boston improved to 9-2 and extended its winning streak to four games, moving into first place in the Atlantic Division ahead of Philadelphia, which fell to 9-3 with one consecutive loss. The Celtics now lead the season series 1-0.
What’s Next
The Celtics continue their road trip next, while the 76ers prepare for their next home game.
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