Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers
May 5,2023 at 3:30 PM
Sixers Defeat Celtics in OT, 116-115, Even Series 2-2
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics in overtime, 116-115, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday.

This series is tied, 2-2. Boston will play host in Game 5 on Tuesday.

There were 10 ties and 12 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. James Harden was the hero, hitting a game-winning three with 19 seconds left. Boston actually made what looked like a game-winning shot, but it came after the buzzer. Philadelphia recorded nine steals to Boston's three, winning the turnover battle, 10-7. They also outscored the Celtics in second-chance points, 19-9.

The Celtics (2-2) were led by Jayson Tatum, tallying 24 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Jaylen Brown had 23 points, three rebounds and five assists. Marcus Smart generated 21 points, three rebounds and seven assists, while Al Horford had 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and five blocks. Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 19 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

The Sixers (2-2) were led by James Harden, collecting 42 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Joel Embiid finished with 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Tyrese Maxey totaled 14 points and eight rebounds. Tobias Harris accrued nine points, seven rebounds and two assists.
Posted on: 5/7/2023 4:08 PM
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