The Celtics narrowly lost 118-117 to the 76ers, with Joel Embiid's late putback sealing the win.

The Boston Celtics lost another close game to the Philadelphia 76ers, falling 118-117 after a late-game putback basket by Joel Embiid sealed the victory. The game remained tightly contested until the final moments, with Boston missing key shots down the stretch despite strong performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The loss marks the Celtics’ second consecutive defeat in a tightly contested matchup, highlighting their struggles in clutch situations.