Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. secured a basket on a rebound with 8.7 seconds remaining to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics, UNANIMO Deportes reported.
The matchup arrived with both teams carrying strong early-season records into the floor at Philadelphia. UNANIMO Deportes reported that Philadelphia entered the contest holding a 9-2 mark, while Boston arrived at 8-2.
Statistical breakdowns prior to tip-off pointed toward distinct advantages for the visiting side. According to UNANIMO Deportes, the Celtics owned the NBA’s top net rating with a +11.1 differential per 100 possessions, compared to the 76ers at +3.1.
Boston also sat second in the league in offensive rating while Philadelphia sat 21st. Despite those efficiency metrics, the 76ers managed to protect their home court behind a resilient offensive surge in the final minutes.
Justin Edwards Leads Philadelphia Scoring
Justin Edwards paced the 76ers with a game-high 22 points off the bench. UNANIMO Deportes reported that Edwards shot eight of nine from the field, including five of six from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia played the contest without Joel Embiid due to right knee soreness. UNANIMO Deportes noted that the center has missed five of the team’s 11 games this season while averaging 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds.
Head coach Nick Nurse addressed Embiid’s status after the game. UNANIMO Deportes reported that Nurse stated medical tests revealed no structural damage in the knee and that the player’s condition would be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
Late Fourth-Quarter Lead Changes
Boston held an eight-point advantage with just over six minutes left in regulation before Philadelphia mounted its comeback. UNANIMO Deportes reported that Edwards hit three consecutive three-pointers in a 1:18 span to flip the score to 93-92 in favor of the hosts.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 24 points, anchoring the team’s offense throughout the night. UNANIMO Deportes recorded that Brown tied the game at 100-100 by sinking the second of two free throws with 33.5 seconds remaining on the clock.
Following a missed three-pointer by Edwards, Oubre grabbed the offensive rebound and converted the game-winning layup with 8.7 seconds left. UNANIMO Deportes noted that Andre Drummond then stripped the ball from Derrick White on Boston’s final possession, forcing a desperate half-court heave from White that bounced off the hands of teammate Neemias Queta as time expired.
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