In this match, the Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 114:118 (25:30, 33:36, 24:16, 32:36) at home and lost the second game in a row for the first time this season.
Already in the second minute of the game, Porzingis slipped and slightly twisted his ankle during one of the attacking episodes. Although struggling, the Latvian was able to help his team in the first half.
In the 13 minutes and 14 seconds spent on the field, Porzingis made three of six long-range shots, made two inaccurate two-point shots, grabbed two rebounds, gave three assists and fouled once. With him on the court, the Celtics allowed 13 more points than they scored.
Jason Tatum had 32 points and 15 rebounds for Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, Derrick White scored 21, and Al Horford scored 17.
Tyrese Maxey had 33 points and 12 assists for the winners, Joel Embiid added 27 points and nine rebounds, and Caleb Martin had 23 points.
Embiid got caught on the rope that surrounds the court during warmups before the game and tripped, catching his right ankle. True, this did not prevent the “76ers” star from participating in this match.
With 22 wins in 30 games, the “Celtics” are in second place in the Eastern Conference, where the “76ers” are in 11th position with 11 successes in 28 matches.
The Bostonians will also play the next three games at home, first on December 27 and 29 against the Indiana Pacers, and then on New Year’s Eve at 10 p.m. Latvian time against the Toronto Raptors.