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Celtics Edge 76ers in Thrilling NBA Cup Clash

PHILADELPHIA – Jaylen Brown’s 32 points propelled the Boston Celtics to a narrow 109-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a Friday night NBA Cup matchup. The Celtics, who never trailed, evened their record at 3-3 after starting the season with three straight losses.

Anfernee Simons contributed 19 points for Boston, while Payton Pritchard and Derrick White each added 15. The win avenges a season-opening loss to the 76ers and marks Boston’s third consecutive victory.

Tyrese Maxey led the previously undefeated 76ers with 26 points. Philadelphia fought back from a 20-point first-half deficit, tying the game in the third quarter, but was unable to take the lead.

The final seconds were a nail-biter. Maxey’s drive with 20.8 seconds remaining brought the 76ers within one point. A Boston turnover gave Philadelphia a chance to take the lead, but Maxey’s scoop shot missed with four seconds on the clock. Following missed free throws by Boston’s Josh Minott, Joel Embiid’s long three-point attempt at the buzzer fell short, securing the Celtics’ win. Embiid, under a minutes restriction, finished with 20 points. Rookie VJ Edgecombe had 17 points.

The Celtics (3-3) will host the Miami Heat on Saturday night, while the 76ers (5-1) travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets on Sunday night.

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