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The Philadelphia 76ers edged the Boston Celtics 102–100 at Wells Fargo Center on November 11, with J. Edwards and Tyrese Maxey combining for 43 points to secure the narrow victory. Edwards led the 76ers with 22 points, while Maxey added 21 in a balanced offensive effort that saw Philadelphia shoot 42.9 percent from the field and connect on 14 three-pointers. Boston's Jaylen Brown paced the Celtics with 24 points and was supported by Derrick White's 18, but Boston's 39.1 percent shooting and 13 made threes proved insufficient despite dominating the third quarter 36–20. The 76ers' fourth-quarter surge of 31 points proved decisive, outscoring Boston 31–23 in the final frame to steal a two-point win. Philadelphia's defensive rating of 102.7 held firm down the stretch, while Boston's 53 rebounds and 23 assists went unrewarded. The loss marks a setback for Boston's Eastern Conference positioning against a resilient Philadelphia squad.
