Philadelphia 76ers Lose to Boston Celtics

LeBron James had a tough game for the Philadelphia 76ers as they lost 101-123 to the Boston Celtics in a 2026-27 NBA regular season match on Tuesday. Once a star player with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron scored just 11 points against Boston, along with eight rebounds and five assists.

For the Celtics, Jason Tatum led the way with 21 points, while Paul George had an impressive 36 points in his return to Philadelphia. Jaylen Brown, who was recently traded to the 76ers from Boston, scored 13 points but faced challenges early due to foul trouble. He picked up two fouls in the first quarter and another four later in the game.

The matchup between Brown and Tatum was also notable because of their reportedly strained relationship. Before the game started, Tatum tried to greet Brown with a tap on the shoulder and a pat on the chest, but Brown didn’t respond. However, Tatum did exchange handshakes and a warm embrace with LeBron James afterward.

George, who was part of a trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia earlier this summer, made an immediate impact in his return to the city. During a celebration after making a key three-pointer, he appeared to make an offensive gesture toward the Celtics’ bench, which drew attention.

Joel Embiid, the 76ers’ star center, had a scare late in the second half when he landed awkwardly on the court during a missed layup attempt. He limped to the bench at halftime with the Celtics leading 62-51.

Embiid has dealt with health issues throughout his career and missed several games this season due to injuries. This game was no exception, as he struggled with his shooting, missing nine of his ten field goal attempts in a recent game against Cleveland. Against Boston, he missed two three-pointers early but made one late in the second half.

Tyrese Maxey was Philadelphia’s top scorer with 24 points. The 76ers will look to bounce back when they face the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, while the Celtics play the same team away on Wednesday.