76ers Defeat Celtics 118-114 on Christmas Day

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a 118-114 victory against the Boston Celtics, with Tyrese Maxey leading the way with 33 points and Joel Embiid contributing 27 points despite an ankle injury sustained during warmups. The win marked the Sixers' second consecutive victory and improved their record to 11-17, positioning them two games behind the 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Boston's Jayson Tatum scored 32 points but suffered the team's second consecutive loss of the season. The Celtics were hampered by the absence of center Kristaps Porzingis due to an ankle injury. Philadelphia's performance has generated positive fan reactions, suggesting a resurgence as they look ahead to upcoming games against the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers have a challenging schedule ahead, including three more matchups against the Celtics this season.