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The Boston Celtics edged the Philadelphia 76ers 109–108 on October 31 at Wells Fargo Center in a defensive battle that came down to the final possession. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 32 points while Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with 26 points and Joel Embiid added 20 in a quieter outing. The Celtics shot 43.6 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers, while the 76ers connected on 13 threes at 47.4 percent, yet Boston's superior ball security—nine turnovers to Philadelphia's 18—proved decisive. Boston's defensive rating of 108.3 held the hosts to 108.3 points per 100 possessions, and the Celtics controlled the glass with 45 rebounds to Philadelphia's 40. The game featured a stark contrast in pacing: Boston's explosive 38-point first quarter gave them early momentum, but Philadelphia mounted pressure in the second frame with 32 points before the Celtics tightened their grip defensively in the final half. The one-point margin underscores how tightly these Eastern Conference rivals matched up across four quarters. Boston's road victory strengthens their early-season positioning, while Philadelphia's turnover issues demand immediate correction.
