Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 11 assists as the Boston Celtics made a huge comeback to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-110. The Celtics were down by 26 points in the second half but outscored the Sixers 54-20 in the final 14 minutes to take control. This win helped Boston get revenge for their Christmas Day loss to Philadelphia and improved their record on their three-game road trip.
Jaylen Brown added 21 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists for Boston, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, and five blocks. The Celtics hit 21 three-pointers, with 14 of them coming in the second half.
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 34 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 21 points against his former team. Kelly Oubre Jr. also played well with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Philadelphia was missing key players Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (finger).