Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Boston Celtics rallied from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-120 in overtime. Boston opened the exhibition contest with a 34-28 advantage in the first quarter, but Philadelphia quickly responded, turning the tide to take a two-point lead, 60-58, by halftime after outscoring the Celtics 32-24 in the second period.

The 76ers continued their strong play into the third quarter, extending their lead further with another 34-26 surge, putting them up 94-84 heading into the final frame. Joel Embiid was a driving force for Philadelphia throughout, contributing 27 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, connecting on seven of 13 shots from the field, including two three-pointers. Tyrese Maxey added 22 points, six assists, and three rebounds for the 76ers, making seven of 11 field goal attempts. Jaylen Brown also chipped in 20 points and eight rebounds for Philadelphia.

Despite Philadelphia's sustained offensive output, the Celtics mounted a decisive comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring the 76ers 31-21 to force a 115-115 tie at the end of regulation. Hugo González sparked Boston's rally with 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists, hitting three three-pointers on six-of-10 shooting. Ron Harper Jr. provided 16 points for Boston. In the decisive overtime period, Boston maintained its momentum, securing a 10-5 advantage to seal the victory. SportsFBI's pregame model, which had leaned toward Philadelphia with a 69% probability of victory, ultimately missed its projection.