Tatum’s late 3 lifts Celtics past Embiid, 76ers 110-107 February 26, 2023 Late 3rd Tatum lifts Celtics after Embiid, 76ers 110-107<br /> February 26, 2023 Creation time: 10:28 AM Last updated: 10:28 AM Views: 12 Philadelphia, Feb. 26 (US): Jason Tatum buried the three-pointer that put Boston ahead with 1.3 seconds left and casually slipped off the defense before turning around to salute his teammates! A bullet flew 70 feet over his head and into the basket. Joel Embiid shook his head. The 76ers’ All-Star center knew his despondent, belted scream was just a late sign, the Associated Press reports. Celtics coach Joe Mazzola needed a second look to know the Celtics were in the clear and weren’t positive until they “showed him on the Jumbotron.” party time. Tatum hit the win 3 that capped Boston’s 15-point comeback in the third quarter and finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to help the Celtics preserve their 110-107 win over Philadelphia on Saturday night. “I dream about taking those shots,” said Tatum. “The worst thing that can happen is that you miss out.” never miss.Gillen Brown scored 26 points, Derrick White added 18, and Al Horford scored five game-changing points, 3 times for 15 points. “Our guys were there,” Mazzola said. “They’ve been through it all.” Embiid finished with 41 points and 12 rebounds. He also made 17 of 18 shots. James Harden scored 21 points and Tobias Harris scored 19.The endgame thriller proved worthy of a showdown between two of the best teams in the East. Despite this, Boston proved they were still the team to beat. The Sixers dug deep by five with 3 minutes left. With a boom of “MVP! MVP!” Hymns filled the arena, and Embiid hit two free throws and followed with a birdie pulling the sexrines into one. Then Embiid blocked a layup for Brown and Tyrese Maxey went the other way to make a light run that sent another packed home run into a frenzy. Horford, once considered a major cog in the 76ers’ chase for the championship, instead hit a 3-pointer clutch inside the Wells Fargo Center that the city had been craving in 2019-20. Putting the Celtics ahead by two points and a bucket from Tatum made it 107-103. Harden and Embiid made four consecutive free throws that tied the game and put every fan there was a bit of green in the stands on edge.Despite this, Tatum quietly hit a 3 to put Boston ahead. Embiid then lobbed one from inside the opposite three-point line and it fell through the basket—just after the century. “I just had a feeling I wasn’t going to count,” Tatum said. “But it’s the NBA, right? Anything can happen.” Not just in tonight for the Sixers.“Unfortunately, the story of my life,” Embiid said. Tatum celebrated by giving his game jersey to Philadelphia Eagles star receiver and pointing at Celtics fan Davonta Smith. The 76ers had another packed house and fans were excited from the pre-game warm-up for a game of final feel. Both teams came out firing – each hitting fours and shooting at least 50% in the first quarter. The scoring swings were so one-sided that the Celtics went on a 20-4 run and only led 39-32. The Sixers entered this with something to prove after a miserable effort in a 106-99 loss earlier this month in Boston. The Eastern Conference champions, the Celtics, remained the conference class. The Sixers are still out to show under coach Doc Rivers that they are a 50+ win, second round exit team. They will need Embiid to lead the way. After a tough shooting night against Memphis on Thursday, Embiid had a game worthy of “MVP! MVP!” Cheers are sung to him with every trip to the free throw line. He was bullying his way down the aisle for big buckets. Embiid’s three-point play late in the fourth extended the lead to 11 and he assisted DeAnthony Milton on the next possession. Horford made three consecutive home runs to put Boston back in the game. Horford’s fourth triple in the third quarter made it 18-3 and helped the Celtics take an 80-78 lead through three. “It’s not an added drive,” Horford said of his return. “It’s just fun. These are the games you want to be a part of.” Tip-insCeltics: Hit five seconds and shoot 52% in the third quarter.76ers: C Dewayne Dedmon sat with tight left thigh. … PJ Tucker’s 11 rebounds in the first half was a season high and the first time in 12 seasons he had double-digit boards in a half. finished with 16. the nextCeltics: Play Monday in New York.76ers: Hosts Miami on the Monday before they open in March with 12 of their 15 road games. Rial Source link Related READ MORE NASA aiming for late August test flight of giant moon rocket
February 26, 2023 Creation time: 10:28 AM Last updated: 10:28 AM Views: 12 Philadelphia, Feb. 26 (US): Jason Tatum buried the three-pointer that put Boston ahead with 1.3 seconds left and casually slipped off the defense before turning around to salute his teammates! A bullet flew 70 feet over his head and into the basket. Joel Embiid shook his head. The 76ers’ All-Star center knew his despondent, belted scream was just a late sign, the Associated Press reports. Celtics coach Joe Mazzola needed a second look to know the Celtics were in the clear and weren’t positive until they “showed him on the Jumbotron.” party time. Tatum hit the win 3 that capped Boston’s 15-point comeback in the third quarter and finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to help the Celtics preserve their 110-107 win over Philadelphia on Saturday night. “I dream about taking those shots,” said Tatum. “The worst thing that can happen is that you miss out.” never miss.Gillen Brown scored 26 points, Derrick White added 18, and Al Horford scored five game-changing points, 3 times for 15 points. “Our guys were there,” Mazzola said. “They’ve been through it all.” Embiid finished with 41 points and 12 rebounds. He also made 17 of 18 shots. James Harden scored 21 points and Tobias Harris scored 19.The endgame thriller proved worthy of a showdown between two of the best teams in the East. Despite this, Boston proved they were still the team to beat. The Sixers dug deep by five with 3 minutes left. With a boom of “MVP! MVP!” Hymns filled the arena, and Embiid hit two free throws and followed with a birdie pulling the sexrines into one. Then Embiid blocked a layup for Brown and Tyrese Maxey went the other way to make a light run that sent another packed home run into a frenzy. Horford, once considered a major cog in the 76ers’ chase for the championship, instead hit a 3-pointer clutch inside the Wells Fargo Center that the city had been craving in 2019-20. Putting the Celtics ahead by two points and a bucket from Tatum made it 107-103. Harden and Embiid made four consecutive free throws that tied the game and put every fan there was a bit of green in the stands on edge.Despite this, Tatum quietly hit a 3 to put Boston ahead. Embiid then lobbed one from inside the opposite three-point line and it fell through the basket—just after the century. “I just had a feeling I wasn’t going to count,” Tatum said. “But it’s the NBA, right? Anything can happen.” Not just in tonight for the Sixers.“Unfortunately, the story of my life,” Embiid said. Tatum celebrated by giving his game jersey to Philadelphia Eagles star receiver and pointing at Celtics fan Davonta Smith. The 76ers had another packed house and fans were excited from the pre-game warm-up for a game of final feel. Both teams came out firing – each hitting fours and shooting at least 50% in the first quarter. The scoring swings were so one-sided that the Celtics went on a 20-4 run and only led 39-32. The Sixers entered this with something to prove after a miserable effort in a 106-99 loss earlier this month in Boston. The Eastern Conference champions, the Celtics, remained the conference class. The Sixers are still out to show under coach Doc Rivers that they are a 50+ win, second round exit team. They will need Embiid to lead the way. After a tough shooting night against Memphis on Thursday, Embiid had a game worthy of “MVP! MVP!” Cheers are sung to him with every trip to the free throw line. He was bullying his way down the aisle for big buckets. Embiid’s three-point play late in the fourth extended the lead to 11 and he assisted DeAnthony Milton on the next possession. Horford made three consecutive home runs to put Boston back in the game. Horford’s fourth triple in the third quarter made it 18-3 and helped the Celtics take an 80-78 lead through three. “It’s not an added drive,” Horford said of his return. “It’s just fun. These are the games you want to be a part of.” Tip-insCeltics: Hit five seconds and shoot 52% in the third quarter.76ers: C Dewayne Dedmon sat with tight left thigh. … PJ Tucker’s 11 rebounds in the first half was a season high and the first time in 12 seasons he had double-digit boards in a half. finished with 16. the nextCeltics: Play Monday in New York.76ers: Hosts Miami on the Monday before they open in March with 12 of their 15 road games. Rial
