Jayson Tatum showcased his scoring prowess with a stellar performance, leading the Boston Celtics to a dominant 123-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum's 35 points and 7 rebounds were pivotal, especially as he scored 18 points in the first quarter alone. Despite missing key players like Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics capitalized on the 76ers' struggles, who dealt with injuries to their stars, including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

The Celtics built a commanding lead, outpacing the 76ers, who suffered their 14th loss in 16 games. Coach Nick Nurse pointed to the lack of up-tempo play and defensive rotations as significant issues for the 76ers, emphasizing their struggle to keep pace with Boston's offensive flow. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers, scoring 27 points in a losing effort, but it was not enough to overcome the Celtics' depth and Tatum's brilliance.