The Celtics completed the largest comeback of the Joe Mazzulla era Sunday night, shocking the Philadelphia 76ers in a 118-110 victory. Boston played one of its worst first halves of the season and trailed by as many as 26 points in the third quarter, but Mazzulla’s club outscored Philadelphia 38-16 during a dominant fourth quarter.
Key Players and Stats
Jayson Tatum fueled the Celtics’ rally, finishing with 35 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds. Jaylen Brown tallied 21 points, 10 boards, and six assists. Derrick White went 5-for-9 from 3-point range and added nine assists, while Jrue Holiday made multiple winning plays in the closing minutes. Tyrese Maxey scored 34 points for the 76ers.
Game Highlights
The Celtics overcame a 26-point deficit, equaling the largest comeback by any NBA team this season. They hadn’t overcome such a large deficit since April 2021. The game saw intense action with both teams giving their best performances.
Post-game Analysis
The Celtics, winners of three straight for the first time since early January, will close out a three-game road trip against the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Maxey's early dominance was countered by strong plays from Tatum, Brown, White, and Holiday that led to the remarkable comeback.
