Celtics vs. 76ers winners, losers: Jayson Tatum outduels Jaylen Brown, Paul George steals show
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Key Points:
- The highly anticipated Celtics vs. 76ers game lived up to the hype, with Boston decisively defeating Philadelphia 123-101, moving ahead in the Eastern Conference standings.
- Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 21 points and strong defense, including a highlight dunk on LeBron James, while Jaylen Brown struggled, scoring a season-low 13 points and facing foul trouble.
- Paul George shone for Boston, scoring 36 points with impressive shooting, showcasing his resurgence since leaving Philadelphia in a trade.
- The Celtics' effective three-point shooting (45% on 22-for-49) was a key factor in their win, contrasting with the Sixers' 30% shooting from beyond the arc.
- Off the court, tensions between Brown and Tatum were evident, with Brown dismissing any personal talk and ignoring Tatum's pregame greeting, while pregame interviews and social media interactions highlighted the ongoing friction.
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