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NBA FINAL RECAPXfinity Mobile Arena · Oct 17, 7:00 AM PHT
Boston Celtics Defeat Philadelphia 76ers 125–120: Game Highlights & Short Recap
Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 76ers 125–120 to claim a 5-point victory in NBA action at Xfinity Mobile Arena. After a tightly contested opening half (Boston Celtics 63 – Philadelphia 76ers 60), Boston Celtics broke the game open in the decisive Q2 (33–31) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Boston Celtics 31 – Philadelphia 76ers 30), Boston Celtics protected their 5-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- Boston Celtics Leading Scorer: 34 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- Boston Celtics Frontcourt & Playmaking: 26 PTS, 14 REB, 5 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q2.
- Philadelphia 76ers Top Performer: 31 PTS, 5 REB, 9 AST in 34 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 125 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 120 |