The Sixers’ Christmas Surprise: Beating the Celtics with Teamwork

Philadelphia’s big holiday game ended with an impressive win over the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The final score was 118-114, showing that the Sixers are serious about their season. Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 33 points and 12 assists, making history as the first Sixer to achieve this on Christmas. Despite a pre-game fall, Joel Embiid finished strong with 27 points and nine rebounds. Caleb Martin shined with 23 points, while Paul George struggled but contributed crucial free throws. The game started with both teams scoring quickly. Maxey and Embiid led the scoring, despite some initial shooting challenges. The Sixers had a five-point lead after the first quarter. The second quarter saw the Sixers extend their lead to eight points, with Martin and Yabusele making key contributions. The third quarter was tough for the Sixers, as they struggled with shooting, and Tatum and Brown stepped up for the Celtics. The fourth quarter turned intense, with the Sixers making an 18-2 run before the Celtics fought back, making it a close game. Maxey’s clutch plays sealed the victory for the Sixers.