The Boston Celtics continued their winning streak with a dominant 117-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown led the way with 31 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 29 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.

Philadelphia put up a fight, trailing by just two points with 8:50 remaining. However, Boston went on a 16-0 run to secure a commanding lead of 107-89 with 4:00 left on the clock. The Celtics also outperformed the 76ers in rebounds, with a 56-28 advantage.

For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey stood out with 32 points, supported by Ricky Council IV with 16 points, and Tobias Harris and Cameron Payne with 13 points each.

Kristaps Porzingis had an impressive performance for the Celtics, contributing 23 points and 12 rebounds. Boston also excelled at the free-throw line, making 34 of 37 attempts, while the 76ers managed 11 of 12.

Since Joel Embiid’s injury last month, Philadelphia has struggled, losing nine of their last 13 games. The team has failed to score over 104 points in their last five games and holds a 1-3 record against the Celtics this season.

De’Anthony Melton of the 76ers left the game early due to back spasms after playing just nine minutes.

The Celtics initially fell behind, with the 76ers taking an early 11-4 lead. However, Boston responded with a 12-0 run to move ahead 16-11. The teams were tied 30-30 after the first quarter. Despite trailing 46-40 in the second quarter, the Celtics closed with a 13-5 run to lead 53-51 at halftime.

Leading all scorers with 18 points in the first half, Jaylen Brown has consistently delivered strong performances, having scored at least 18 points at halftime in his last three games.

In the third quarter, the Celtics extended their lead to 13 points by scoring the first 11 points. They finished the quarter with a 86-75 advantage, ultimately securing their ninth consecutive victory.

Overall, the Celtics’ performance showcased their dominance on both ends of the court, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league.