In their third meeting of the season, tonight’s game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played out very similar to their previous two meetings. Both were hard-fought games that remained close to the end.
The difference in game three?
The 76ers won. After losing 101-102 and 80-84, the Sixers were able to get the upper hand in tonight’s game.
Early in the first, Boston held a 4-2 lead; it would be their last until the fourth. While Philly never broke the game open, they maintained the lead for the rest of the half. They went into the locker room ahead 49-45.
Spencer Hawes surprisingly lead the way for the Sixers in the first half, scoring 11.
Nenad Krstic continued his great play of late, leading all scorers with 14. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t hit another shot on the night.
Midway through the third, Philadelphia built their biggest lead of night, reaching double-digits at 63-53. Boston followed that up with a 13-3 run to tie the game at 66. The Celtics were unable to take a lead, and Philly finished the quarter ahead 72-68.
At the 8:18 mark of the final frame, Boston w ...
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Boston vs Philadelphia: Celtics Lose Second Straight in Close Game with 76ers
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