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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106–93 on April 30 at Wells Fargo Center, controlling a matchup that fell well short of the 214.5-point Vegas total. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 30 points, while Paul George added 23 in a balanced offensive attack that saw the 76ers shoot 43.8 percent from the field and connect on 11 three-pointers. Boston's Jayson Brown and Jayson Tatum managed just 18 and 17 points respectively, with the Celtics shooting 41.9 percent and making 12 threes despite the offensive struggles. The decisive stretch came in the second quarter, when Philadelphia outscored Boston 38–26 to build separation they would not relinquish. Philadelphia's defense proved suffocating, holding a 106.7 defensive rating while forcing 13 turnovers from Boston, who committed three more turnovers than the hosts' 10. The 76ers' 48 rebounds and 22 assists showcased depth, while Boston's third-quarter collapse—scoring just 14 points—essentially decided the outcome. The result positions Philadelphia favorably in the playoff race, while Boston faces questions about offensive consistency moving forward.
