Boston can steal a win if they play well, but limiting transition and the twin punches of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will be key.

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia Sixers prepare for a November 11, 2025, clash. Jayson Tatum is out for the Celtics. Joel Embiid is cleared but not at full strength for the Sixers. Paul George and Johni Broome are sidelined.

Hours before tip-off, word broke that 76ers star Joel Embiid would sit out Philadelphia’s rivalry matchup with Boston due to right knee soreness, giving the Celtics an immediate advantage. But instead of capitalizing on the absence of the former league MVP,

Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid continues to deal with right knee soreness and received a concerning update after being ruled out vs. the Celtics on Tuesday.

The Boston Celtics will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night — for already the third time in this young season — without their priciest play