Hours before tip-off, word broke that 76ers star Joel Embiid would sit out Philadelphia’s rivalry matchup with Boston due to right knee soreness, giving the Celtics an immediate advantage. But instead of capitalizing on the absence of the former league MVP,

Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics fell short against the 76ers on Tuesday night but the emergence of one reserve stood out yet again. Jordan Walsh saw crunch time minutes for the second straight game and earned a spot in the starting five over Josh Minott in the second half of a 102-100 defeat in Philadelphia.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers edged Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday, thanks to a late Kelly Oubre Jr. putback, securing a home win despite the absence of Joel Embiid.

Tyrese Maxey and youngster Justin Edwards powered Philadelphia to a 102-100 victory in the 76ers vs. the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night — for already the third time in this young season — without their priciest play

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. reacts to his game-winner as well as his defensive work against the Boston Celtics.

Despite a hard-charging comeback from the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to come away with the home victory after a late putback by Kelly Oubre Jr.