NBA Christmas Day: 76ers Shock Celtics with Holiday Victory
The 76ers stunned the Celtics on Christmas Day, winning 118-114 in a thrilling game filled with surprises and standout performances.
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Boston: The Celtics had a rough Christmas Day against the 76ers. They turned the ball over 12 times, while Philly only had six. The final score was 118-114 at TD Garden.
Even though Boston grabbed more rebounds, 51 to 39, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just eight out of 13 attempts. Tyrese Maxey was on fire, scoring 33 points and dishing out 12 assists.
Before the game, everyone was buzzing about Victor Wembanyama. He didn’t disappoint, scoring 42 points in a close game against the Knicks, who won 117-114. Wembanyama almost broke the Christmas Day debut scoring record!
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves managed to beat the Mavericks 105-99, but it wasn’t without drama. Luka Dončić strained his calf and had to leave the game early. The Timberwolves were in control, but the Mavs made a late push.
In the end, it was a day full of excitement and surprises. The 76ers really showed up, and the Celtics will have to regroup after this holiday setback. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds!