Brown's 36 points weren't enough to save the 76ers from a 111-97 victory over the Celtics.

April 22nd - The 76ers easily defeated the Celtics 111-97. Edgecombe contributed 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Maxi added 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. For the Celtics, Brown had 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Tatum had 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists.

In the first quarter, the Celtics went on a run to take a double-digit lead, but the 76ers responded with consecutive scores from Maxi and George to help them close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 28-25. In the second quarter, the Celtics extended their lead, but the 76ers rallied to take the lead again, thanks to three consecutive three-pointers from Edgecombe. At halftime, the 76ers led 62-54.

After switching sides, Brown scored consecutive points to help the Celtics stay close, but the 76ers maintained a slight advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers led 84-77. In the final quarter, the Celtics narrowed the gap to 2 points, but Maxi hit consecutive three-pointers to widen the gap again. With Edgecombe hitting another long-range shot, the game was effectively over. Ultimately, the 76ers easily defeated the Celtics 111-97.

76ers player statistics

Edgecomb 30 points , 10 rebounds , 2 assists; Maxi 29 points , 4 rebounds, 9 assists; George 19 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Oubre 12 points, 5 rebounds; Drummond 10 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists; Grimes 6 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Edwards 5 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Barlow 1 rebound; Bona 3 rebounds

Celtics player statistics

Brown 36 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Tatum 19 points , 14 rebounds, 9 assists; Vucevic 9 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Kelta 8 points , 6 rebounds; White 8 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Hauser 6 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Shaiman 5 points , 1 rebound; Pritchard 4 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Garza 2 points , 3 rebounds

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