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Celtics Seize 2-1 Series Lead Over 76ers
25 Apr
Summary
- Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points for Boston.
- Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid as he recovers from surgery.
- Boston Celtics won Game 3 by a score of 108-100.
The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers following a 108-100 victory on Friday night. Jayson Tatum, recently returned from injury, and Jaylen Brown led the charge for the Celtics, with both players scoring 25 points.
Tatum's performance included several key three-pointers, demonstrating his return to form after nearly a year away due to Achilles surgery. Brown's late-game scoring also proved critical in extending Boston's lead. The 76ers, meanwhile, continued to play without center Joel Embiid, who is easing back into practice following an appendectomy on April 9.
Tyrese Maxey was a standout for Philadelphia, scoring 31 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced offensive attack. The Celtics also held a significant advantage in three-point shooting, making 20 of 47 attempts compared to the 76ers' 12 of 35. Game 4 of the series is set to take place on Sunday in Philadelphia.
