The Philadelphia 76ers fell to a Boston Celtics squad composed primarily of reserve players in an overtime loss, despite holding a 14-point lead during the contest. While the 76ers utilized their primary rotation for much of the game, Boston’s bench—bolstered by late-game contributions from Ron Harper Jr.—overcame the deficit after the coach moved his starters to the bench.
Celtics Reserves Overcome Early Deficit
The Celtics secured the win by relying on a deep bench rotation, including several players currently in training camp roles. Hugo Gonzalez finished with 21 points, while Ron Harper Jr. added 16, including the jump shot that forced the game into overtime. Once in the extra period, Boston outscored the 76ers 10-5 to close out the victory. For Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown served as the anchor for the rotation, recording 20 points and eight rebounds, though the team struggled to maintain momentum after the starters were withdrawn.
Embiid and Maxey Drive 76ers' Scoring Despite Missing Rotation Players
Joel Embiid provided a dominant interior presence for the 76ers, finishing with 27 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field and 11-of-13 from the free-throw line. Tyrese Maxey supported the effort with 22 points. Despite these performances, Philadelphia’s depth was tested by the continued absence of rotation players including VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona, and Anfernee Simons.
Nuggets Contain Luka Doncic in Dallas
In a separate matchup, the Denver Nuggets limited Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic to just 15 points on 10 field goal attempts. Doncic also committed five turnovers during his time on the floor. While Austin Reaves led Dallas with 19 points, he also recorded six turnovers, reflecting the difficulties the Mavericks faced. Nikola Jokic directed the Nuggets’ offense with 17 points and eight assists, helping Denver overcome six turnovers of his own to control the game.
Hawks Surge Past Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks struggled significantly against the Atlanta Hawks, trailing by as many as 22 points during the first half. Atlanta’s offense was fueled by 21 made three-pointers, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 25 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Jalen Johnson recorded a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks.
Pacers and Bucks Extend to Overtime
Indiana and Milwaukee played to an overtime finish, with the Pacers relying on a strong first-half performance from their starters. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points and six assists, while Pascal Siakam connected on five of his seven three-point attempts. Ivica Zubac secured a double-double before the halftime break. The game shifted to the reserves in the second half, where Kel’el Ware forced overtime with a dunk and later sealed the win for Indiana with an alley-oop finish. Tyler Herro paced the Bucks with 25 points, including five successful shots from three-point range.
Warriors Find Rhythm After Slow Start
The Golden State Warriors overcame a 4-15 deficit to secure a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry scored 20 points despite shooting 7-of-19, with his veteran presence aiding rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who chipped in 17 points. Al Horford added 15 points off the bench. Portland started Ja Morant and Damian Lillard in the backcourt, but the team lost those minutes significantly, with Lillard finishing with 23 points.
Wizards Manage Dybantsa Injury
The Washington Wizards are awaiting a medical update on top pick AJ Dybantsa, who left the game against New Orleans in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. The Wizards struggled with their shooting throughout the contest, hitting only 29 percent of their three-point attempts. Trae Young also faced difficulties, finishing with seven points on 1-of-11 shooting. The New Orleans Pelicans also struggled from deep, shooting 19 percent as a team, with Saddiq Bey leading the scoring for the Pelicans with 19 points.
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