Key Takeaways:
- Neemias Queta posted a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds, guiding Boston to a 114-98 triumph over Philadelphia
- Jaylen Brown and Derrick White combined for 48 points, as the Celtics recorded their 40th win and have now claimed six of their last seven matches
- Philadelphia’s three-game winning streak ended, despite Tyrese Maxey leading with 33 points and six assists
Queta’s Dominance Shifts the Momentum
Neemias Queta delivered a commanding display at TD Garden, notching a career-high 27 points and collecting 17 rebounds, along with three blocks, to help Boston Celtics overturn a sluggish start and secure a 114-98 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. Queta’s contributions marked his 11th double-double of the campaign and his third in the last five outings, each of those featuring at least two blocks.
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His key impact came late in the fourth quarter: with Philadelphia slicing Boston’s 16-point second-half advantage down to just 103-97 with over four minutes remaining, Queta scored the next eight points for the hosts, extending the lead to 111-98 to cap the contest.
Supporting Cast Steps Up for Boston
Jaylen Brown matched Queta with 27 points, adding eight rebounds and eight assists, while Derrick White contributed 21 points and eight assists for a Celtics side that now stand as the fourth team this season to achieve 40 victories. Their recent form has been impressive, having taken six of their last seven games.
Boston overcame a poor opening spell, shooting just 30% (8-of-26) from the field in the first quarter as the 76ers led by as many as ten points. However, the Celtics commenced a turnaround with a 15-6 run before the half, moving ahead 62-50 at the interval after outscoring Philadelphia 36-22 in the second quarter. Baylor Scheierman capped the half with a three-pointer at the buzzer despite nursing a fractured left thumb, receiving an assist from Brown and giving a thumbs up to the home crowd.
76ers’ Effort Not Enough to Overcome Celtics Surge
Tyrese Maxey led all Philadelphia scorers with 33 points and also supplied six assists. VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 23 points, but those efforts could not prevent the end of the 76ers’ three-game winning run. Philadelphia controlled the opening frame but failed to match Boston’s surge across the second and third quarters.
What’s Next
- Philadelphia will host San Antonio on Tuesday
- Boston are set to visit Milwaukee on Monday
