The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, led by Paul George’s game-high 36 points. Boston made 22 three-pointers and outscored Philadelphia 32-19 in the fourth quarter to secure the road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while Tyrese Maxey paced the 76ers with 24 points.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Celtics Establish a Seven-Point Lead
Boston opened with a 30-23 first quarter, establishing an early cushion on the road. The Celtics reached at least 29 points in every period, giving their offense a consistent foundation throughout the night.
Second Quarter: Boston Extends Its Advantage
The Celtics outscored the 76ers 32-28 in the second quarter to take a 62-51 halftime lead. Philadelphia improved its scoring from the opening period, but Boston’s second consecutive 30-point quarter increased the gap to double digits.
Third Quarter: Philadelphia Makes Progress
The 76ers produced their best scoring quarter after halftime, outscoring Boston 31-29. That reduced the Celtics’ lead to 91-82 entering the fourth, keeping Philadelphia within nine points with one period remaining.
Fourth Quarter: Celtics Pull Away
Boston answered with a 32-19 final quarter, extending its advantage by 13 points to finish with a 22-point victory. Philadelphia’s lowest-scoring period came when it needed to close the gap, and the Celtics completed the win without overtime.
Key Performers
- Paul George, Celtics: Led all scorers with 36 points, supplying Boston’s highest individual scoring total.
- Jayson Tatum, Celtics: Led Boston with six rebounds as the Celtics finished with a narrow 43-42 edge on the glass.
- Payton Pritchard, Celtics: Recorded a team-high five assists. Boston totaled 28 assists on 48 made field goals.
- Tyrese Maxey, 76ers: Led Philadelphia with 24 points.
- Dean Wade, 76ers: Collected a game-high nine rebounds.
- LeBron James, 76ers: Led Philadelphia with five assists as the home team finished with 23.
NerdSports Stat: Boston’s 11 extra three-pointers created a 33-point advantage from beyond the arc—150% of its final 22-point winning margin.
Game Analysis
Three-point shooting was the clearest separator. Boston went 22-for-49 from long range, shooting 44.9%, while Philadelphia finished 11-for-37, or 29.7%. The Celtics doubled the 76ers’ three-point makes and generated 66 points from beyond the arc.
That perimeter advantage helped Boston overcome a substantial difference at the foul line. Philadelphia made 24 of 28 free throws, compared with Boston’s perfect 5-for-5 effort. The 76ers gained 19 points at the stripe, but it was not enough to offset the Celtics’ shooting from the field.
Overall, Boston shot 50.5% on 48-for-95 shooting. Philadelphia finished at 41.8%, making 33 of 79 attempts. The Celtics therefore combined better accuracy with 16 more field-goal attempts, producing 15 more made baskets.
Rebounding was nearly even, but Boston also held a 28-23 advantage in assists. Philadelphia briefly narrowed the deficit in the third quarter, only for Boston to deliver its strongest quarter-by-quarter scoring margin in the fourth.
What’s Next for the Celtics and 76ers?
Boston finished the night at 9-2, ahead of Philadelphia’s 9-3 mark by winning percentage in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics next host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. PST. The 76ers will host Toronto on Thursday, November 12, also at 4:00 p.m. PST, looking to respond after this home defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on November 10, 2026.
Paul George scored 36 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Boston Celtics sit at 9-2 in the Eastern Conference.
Paul George was the standout performer with a game-high 36 points in Boston’s 123-101 victory.
