The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123–101 on Tuesday night, using a 14–0 fourth-quarter run and 22 three-pointers to pull away. Paul George led all scorers with 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, while Tyrese Maxey finished with 24 for the Sixers.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 23 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 101 |
Paul George delivers in return to Philadelphia
George scored a game-high 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting, including six three-pointers, as Boston earned a 22-point road win. He also grabbed five rebounds and finished with a plus-17 rating in 30 minutes.
The veteran’s performance became the central story of the night. George scored 14 points in the fourth quarter and was responsible for eight consecutive Boston points during the decisive stretch.
Celtics break the game open in the fourth quarter
Philadelphia had stayed close for three quarters and briefly tied the game with a 23–10 run in the third. Boston entered the final period with a nine-point lead, then opened the fourth on a 14–0 burst sparked by Payton Pritchard’s back-to-back three-pointers and George’s scoring run.
The Celtics finished with 22 three-pointers, twice Philadelphia’s total of 11. Boston shot 51% from the field and outscored the Sixers 44–22 after regaining control. The 76ers made only seven of 21 shots in the fourth quarter.
Maxey leads Philadelphia, but support is limited
Maxey scored 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting to lead the Sixers. Jayson Tatum added 21 points, six rebounds and four assists for Boston. Jaylen Brown, playing against his former team, scored 13 points for Philadelphia.
The Celtics improved to 9–2 and moved ahead of the 76ers, who fell to 9–3. The result also marked the first meeting between the Eastern Conference rivals since Philadelphia came back from a 3–1 deficit to win last season’s first-round playoff series.
What the result means in the Eastern Conference
Boston’s win strengthened its position near the top of the conference and offered an encouraging sign of its perimeter shooting depth. The Celtics did not need a single scorer to carry the full load: Tatum, Pritchard and George all contributed to the decisive stretch.
Philadelphia will want to review how the fourth-quarter defense broke down after the game remained competitive for three periods. The Sixers also need more support around Maxey when facing a team capable of stretching the floor with multiple shooters.
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Sources
- NBA.com: Celtics vs. 76ers official game summary and box score
- Boston Celtics: Keys to the game, Celtics 123–76ers 101
- Philadelphia 76ers: Celtics make 22 threes in win
- Reuters: Celtics beat Sixers as Paul George scores 36
Game played November 10, 2026. Updated November 12 with the final score and official game statistics.
