Tatum notches 27, Celtics top 76ers 114-102 to lead 2-1

Jayson Tatum finished with 27 points, and Jaylen Brown added 23 for the Boston Celtics to win against the Philadelphia 76ers 114-102 at Embiid’s MVP coronation at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

TWO DOWN ✅✅#BeatPHILA pic.twitter.com/ZHiTpRqRjI

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 6, 2023

Boston is now leading 2-1 vs. Philly in that East Semifinals matchup, as Game 4 will be again at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday.

Joel Embiid scored 30 points and grabbed 13 boards in his 2^nd match on the court after being sidelined with an injury. James Harden finished with 11 assists but notched only 16 points as the Beard was the 2^nd highest-scoring player for his team.

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Embiid was given his Most Valuable Player Trophy before the game. Still, the Celtics spoiled the celebrations with their win, and Philly fans are now facing another elimination in the playoffs from the franchise from Boston.

EMVPIID. ?#KiaMVP | @Kia pic.twitter.com/vZAODWTAFZ

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 6, 2023

Philadelphia scored 12 of 12 free throws in the 1^st twelve minutes of the clash.