The Boston Celtics rank in the top-five when it comes to defense this season, allowing just 107.1 points per game while ranking fifth for three-pointers made.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 30 and 27 points respectively, but couldn’t stave off an late rally from Boston.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players of Boston Celtics Vs Philadelphia 76ers Match Player Stats.
Boston Celtics Roster
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jayson Tatum | PF | 6’8″ | 210 lbs | 27 |
| 7 | Jaylen Brown | SF | 6’6″ | 220 lbs | 28 |
| 11 | Jrue Holiday | PG | 6’3″ | 205 lbs | 35 |
| 8 | Kristaps Porziņģis | PF | 7’3″ | 240 lbs | 30 |
| 9 | Derrick White | PG | 6’4″ | 190 lbs | 31 |
| 42 | Al Horford | C | 6’9″ | 240 lbs | 39 |
| 30 | Payton Pritchard | PG | 6’1″ | 195 lbs | 28 |
| 20 | Sam Hauser | SF | 6’7″ | 215 lbs | 28 |
| 12 | Luke Kornet | C | 7’2″ | 250 lbs | 30 |
| 27 | Neemias Queta | C | 7’0″ | 245 lbs | 26 |
| 13 | Xavier Tillman | C | 6’8″ | 245 lbs | 27 |
| 4 | Baylor Scheierman | SG | 6’6″ | 205 lbs | 25 |
| 6 | Jordan Walsh | SF | 6’7″ | 205 lbs | 21 |
| 3 | Torrey Craig | SF | 6’7″ | 215 lbs | 35 |
| 2 | Drew Peterson | F | 6’8″ | 200 lbs | 26 |
| 1 | J.D. Davison | PG | 6’3″ | 195 lbs | 23 |
| 5 | Anton Watson | PF | 6’8″ | 225 lbs | 25 |
Philadelphia 76ers Roster
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Joel Embiid | C | 7’0″ | 280 lbs | 30 |
| 8 | Paul George | SG | 6’8″ | 220 lbs | 34 |
| 0 | Tyrese Maxey | PG | 6’2″ | 200 lbs | 24 |
| 9 | Kelly Oubre Jr. | SF | 6’8″ | 203 lbs | 29 |
| 1 | Andre Drummond | C | 6’11” | 279 lbs | 31 |
| 5 | Quentin Grimes | SG | 6’4″ | 210 lbs | 24 |
| 7 | Kyle Lowry | PG | 6’0″ | 196 lbs | 38 |
| 23 | Eric Gordon | SG | 6’3″ | 215 lbs | 36 |
| 19 | Justin Edwards | SF | 6’7″ | 203 lbs | 21 |
| 14 | Ricky Council IV | SF | 6’6″ | 207 lbs | 23 |
| 20 | Jared McCain | SG | 6’3″ | 195 lbs | 21 |
| 12 | Jared Butler | SG | 6’3″ | 193 lbs | 24 |
| 28 | Guerschon Yabusele | PF | 6’8″ | 265 lbs | 29 |
| 30 | Adem Bona | C | 6’10” | 235 lbs | 21 |
| 45 | David Roddy | PF | 6’4″ | 255 lbs | 23 |
| 11 | Jeff Dowtin Jr. | PG | 6’3″ | 177 lbs | 27 |
| 4 | Lonnie Walker IV | SG | 6’4″ | 204 lbs | 26 |
Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has averaged 27.0 points per game this season and scored 30 or more points in six of his last seven outings, playing against Boston Celtics team that ranks second in the Eastern Conference with an average of 107.1 points per game while also ranking second for defensive efficiency; opponents only managed 46% field goal shooting on average against them.
Maxey has been an integral component of the 76ers’ success, yet his injury is becoming a cause for concern. Although upgraded from questionable to probable for Tuesday’s win against Mavericks 118-116 win, it is expected he may still miss some time with a hamstring issue and is therefore expected to miss playing against Boston Celtics on March 3. If Maxey cannot play, Kyle Lowry and Quentin Grimes may provide additional scoring.
Even without Maxey’s injury, the Philadelphia 76ers appear poised for a strong playoff run this year. With a chance at winning both Atlantic Division and conference semifinals berths against Boston Celtics. Recently however, Philadelphia have been performing well and can take advantage of their home court.
Jayson Tatum will play an integral part in this matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. As one of the premier scorers in the league, he has allowed his team to remain competitive even without certain key players – scoring 27.0 points and 8.7 rebounds each game for Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics recently pulled off an incredible comeback victory against Philadelphia 76ers. Overcoming a 26-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure victory 118-110, Tatum led with 35 points and nine rebounds while Jaylen Brown contributed 21. Kelly Oubre, Guerschon Yabusele both contributed 17 points with eight rebounds apiece while Derrick White and Sam Hauser made two 3-pointers each for Boston while both Joel Embiid and Caleb Martin were missing; thus making their presence felt. To remain competitive this season against Boston they must step up their play if they wish to challenge them this year.
Joel Embiid
Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian-American professional basketball player currently representing the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As starting center and two-time All-Star for his team, as well as winning gold with United States men’s national basketball team. Drafted third overall in 2014 NBA draft despite missing several key players for victory against Celtics; Joel led his 76ers team in taking control in fourth quarter victory against them.
The Philadelphia 76ers displayed stellar defense in the first half, limiting Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to 11 points per game while still managing to keep them from scoring easy baskets. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey excelled, keeping their opponents at bay.
Embiid was particularly impressive, making quick decisions in transition and showing his versatility by scoring both inside and outside. He helped the 76ers dominate the second half through his superior defensive play and rebounding skills; making them a formidable threat in the league. He is truly a dominant force at both ends of the court and has made them a true contender in their division.
In the fourth quarter, Philadelphia was able to capitalize with a 23-12 run to take an early 105-94 lead over their conference rivals Boston Celtics. Although Boston fought back late, but Philadelphia held off any comeback attempts and won by an aggregate score of 118-114 – marking their eighth win against them this season and first since Christmas Day!
As Embiid is expected to return for this game, the Celtics must up their offensive play and don’t allow too much room for the 76ers to maneuver. Although Philadelphia currently ranks fifth in terms of overall offensive efficiency, they’re having difficulty stopping opposition three-point shooters. By contrast, one of the key advantages that sets apart the Celtics defense from others in the league is their ability to lock down opposing teams on both ends of the court; the team needs to work on improving this aspect further in order to remain competitive this season.
Paul George
Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have met a total of 469 times during NBA Regular Season, resulting in 198 wins for Philadelphia 76ers compared to 271 losses by Boston Celtics. Both teams also participated in 20 playoff games together – this article provides a snapshot of these encounters between both clubs over time.
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid led their 76ers teammates from the beginning, expanding their lead to 23 points by halftime after hitting seven three-pointers and eight free throws during this stretch. Unfortunately, however, Boston made an incredible comeback late in the third quarter; ultimately leading to only a six-point win for Philadelphia.
Paul George was forced out of Sunday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a finger injury requiring a splint, but is expected to make his return in Tuesday’s meeting against them. Although George’s health has been tenuous throughout this season, keeping him healthy in order to compete against top-ranked Boston Celtics is key for keeping up with them; otherwise they must turn to Tyrese Maxey or Kelly Oubre Jr for scoring opportunities instead.
Paul George may have struggled early in the season, but is expected to progressively improve as more games pass. Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Paul George is an elite two-way player capable of scoring, rebounding and defending at high levels; known for his athleticism and work ethic as well. Unfortunately he tends to experience injury issues, making him unsuitable as an NBA fantasy option; nevertheless when healthy he can still produce at an exceptional level.
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without several key pieces for this matchup, including Paul George (finger) and Jaylen Brown (knee). Torrey Craig may miss due to a knee injury and David Roddy is on an NBA G League assignment; nevertheless Joel Embiid and Kyrie Irving should both be available and ready to play – an important matchup as they seek a deep playoff run.
Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday had a slow start to his Boston Celtics season but has steadily improved as time went on. He currently averages 11.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game for them this year; although these statistics fall below expectations, Holiday remains an efficient floor general and should see plenty of opportunities against Philadelphia 76ers’ poor defense.
On Tuesday against the Clippers, he scored 19 points while also recording three rebounds and one block across 32 minutes of action. Additionally, he connected on six out of 12 three-point attempts, extending his streak of hitting at least four three-pointers to nine games. Furthermore, this 34-year-old guard has made several outstanding defensive plays this season.
The Celtics opened this match up by racing out to an early 19-9 lead over their opponents from Philadelphia 76ers. While their visitors had some opportunities to close the gap, they only managed eight points during the first quarter – Luke Kornet and Jaylen Brown scored to increase Boston’s advantage further in this first period.
Boston pulled ahead in the second quarter and led by 23 points at halftime. Jayson Tatum led with 13 points and seven rebounds for Boston during this stretch while Derrick White and Sam Hauser each contributed one basket as well.
Jaylen Brown made an impactful contribution for the Celtics during the third quarter, scoring 10 points to extend their lead to 28 points with an early 15-3 run before visitors managed to close in on them with a 13-7 surge and cut the deficit back down to 11 points.
The Boston Celtics have improved significantly this season on both ends of the court, yet they will struggle to contain Joel Embiid. After an injury-plagued season with Philadelphia 76ers big man playing through pain-management issues and ultimately being sidelined for most of 2017/18 due to surgery, Embiid will probably not be at his peak against Boston on Wednesday night – therefore making them clear favorites to win this matchup.
