Joel Embiid was an offensive nightmare and Jimmy Butler could not be contained down the stretch in the Sixers win over the Celtics.
, hitting the free throw to make it 116-113 with 40.8 seconds to go. Embiid then rejected a driving Irving on the Celtics’ ensuing possession and Butler sealed it with a long jumper from the wing with 4.7 ticks remaining.The host Celtics took the season opener 105-87, won a nationally televised Christmas game 121-114 in overtime also in Boston and earned a 112-109 win in Philadelphia on Feb. 12.
Marcus Smart took objection to Embiid sticking his left elbow out as Smart ran past the Philadelphia big man on defence. With Embiid’s back turned, Smart gave Embiid a two-handed shove that sent him sprawling toward the sideline. An enraged Embiid got up and went after Smart. Both players were restrained, and no punches were thrown. After an officials’ review, Smart was tossed for a Flagrant 2 foul.The 76ers, who trailed by 15 in the first half, played catch-up for most of the game.
Philadelphia: JJ Redick had 17 points and Simmons scored 13. . The 76ers improved to 29-9 at home. They have 10 games left in the regular season.76ers: At the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
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