The Boston Celtics couldn't complete the comeback at home, falling 118-114 to the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas

The Celtics have been mortal in December, losing five of 11 games with a defense that plays hard when it feels like it.

It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.

But Maxey zipped past Pritchard and found a clear lane to the basket, where he put in an off-balance layup just before time expired. The play all but finished off the Celtics in this 118-114 loss, and it was an example of the uncharacteristic missteps that doomed them.

BOSTON — With 1.1 seconds on the shot clock late in the fourth quarter Wednesday, the Boston Celtics had the benefit of time on their side as the Philadelphia 76ers set up to run a sideline out-of-bounds play. Barring a breakdown, Boston should have had ...

Embiid wasn’t the only Sixers player facing a challenge coming into the game. Tyrese Maxey was fired up when his phone dinged with a message from his friend Trendon Watford. The Nets guard told Maxey he is always taking over regular old games, but could he do it on Christmas with all of his family watching?

That is, except for their own fans, who are over the moon with the hot start to the NBA's 2024-25 regular season.

How did Joe Mazzulla become the head coach of the Boston Celtics, given how much of a maniac he is the sidelines? If anything, if we are being honest, it is that maniacal aspect that has turned the West Virginia alum into one of the best assets on the bench in the NBA today.

Wembanyama scored 42 points to come close to breaking the Christmas Day debut scoring record of 45 set by a rookie Wilt Chamberlain in 1959, but the Knicks persevered down the stretch to win 117-114 on Wednesday.

The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup.

The Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid recently opened up about his ankle injury scare during pre-game workout on the court.