Embiid's 27 points weren't enough to save the Celtics from a 125-120 victory over the 76ers.

October 17th - The Celtics defeated the 76ers 125-120 . Gonzalez scored 21 points, 4 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Harper added 16 points , 3 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the 76ers, Embiid scored 27 points, 8 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Maxi contributed 22 points , 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Celtics quickly established a lead. Embiid scored consecutive points to help the 76ers catch up, and the two teams were tied several times. James completed a fast-break alley-oop dunk, and Brown also scored on consecutive drives, but the Celtics relied on Gonzalez's continued output. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 34-28 . In the second quarter, the 76ers took an 8- point lead. The Celtics then relied on Scheiman, Gonzalez, and Garza to hit consecutive three-pointers. Embiid responded in time, and the two teams continued to trade baskets. At halftime, the 76ers led 60-58 .

After switching sides, the 76ers once extended their lead to 14 points. The Celtics, relying on consecutive scores from Gonzalez, McGrossang, and Uzan, gradually narrowed the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers still led 94-84 . In the final quarter, the Celtics quickly closed the gap thanks to two consecutive three-pointers from DeVries. Walker scored consecutive points to help the 76ers stabilize the situation, but the Celtics kept the score close thanks to Harper's continued attacks. In the crucial moments, Harper tied the score at 115 , sending the game into overtime.

In overtime, Uzan made both free throws to tie the game for the Celtics. Mitchell then scored 5 consecutive points with a dunk and a three-pointer to give his team the lead. Although the 76ers tried to catch up through a three-pointer from Nelson, Harper calmly made both free throws to seal the victory for the Celtics. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the 76ers 125-120 .

Celtics player statistics

Gonzalez 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Harper 16 points, 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Uzan 14 points , 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Garza 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Cernak II 12 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist ; Walsh 9 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; De Vries 9 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Shaiman 7 points, 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Mitchell 7 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists

76ers player statistics

Embiid 27 points , 8 rebounds , 5 assists; Maxi 22 points , 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Brown 20 points , 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Walker 13 points , 4 rebounds; Fernando II 11 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; James 8 points , 8 rebounds , 7 assists; Pope 7 points , 2 rebounds; Nelson 6 points , 1 rebound; Jones 4 points , 1 rebound; Edwards 2 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist .

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