That was an incredible battle between two of the best teams in the NBA.
The Sixers came up short, falling 110-107 on a Jayson Tatum three with 2.2 seconds left Saturday night. Joel Embiid made a three-quarter court heave, but it was clear he didn’t get the shot off in time.
Embiid was sensational on both ends scoring 41 points, along with 12 rebounds and five assists, but six Celtics scored double figures on the night as Jayson Tatum hit a game winning three.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.
First Quarter
- Thursday’s game-winner has appeared to do a lot for Tobias Harris’ confidence as he was very aggressive in the opening quarter.