On March 6, 2025, at TD Garden in Boston, the Boston Celtics delivered a commanding performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, securing a 123-105 victory. The Celtics took an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring the 76ers 35-24, and continued to build momentum with a 29-22 advantage in the second quarter. Both teams matched each other in the third and fourth quarters, scoring 33 and 26 points respectively, but Boston’s early dominance ensured a comfortable win. The consistent offensive output and strong start played a key role in Boston Celtics success on their home court.
Philadelphia 76ers Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/_ |
| Justin EdwardsF | 29:57:00 | 5 | 7 | 71.4 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | -22 |
| Guerschon YabuseleF | 31:27:00 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -15 |
| Andre DrummondC | 24:44:00 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -21 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr.G | 33:51:00 | 9 | 20 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 27 | -19 |
| Quentin GrimesG | 32:42:00 | 2 | 11 | 18.2 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -13 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 27:34:00 | 6 | 13 | 46.2 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | -25 |
| Jared Butler | 11:24 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Jeff Dowtin Jr. | 17:31 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Adem Bona | 13:15 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -4 |
| Alex Reese | 9:44 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Ricky Council IV | 7:51 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Tyrese Maxey | DND – Injury/Illness | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 40 | 95 | 42.1 | 15 | 39 | 38.5 | 10 | 12 | 83.3 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 105 | -18 | |
Game summary
The team finished with 105 points on 42.1% shooting from the field, 38.5% from three (15-of-39), and 83.3% from the free-throw line (10-of-12). While their long-range shooting was solid, inconsistencies in field goal efficiency and defensive struggles led to an overall -18 +/-, indicating a significant loss.
Key Performers:
- Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in scoring with 27 points, shooting 45% from the field and hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while adding 6 assists and 3 steals.
- Lonnie Walker IV contributed 17 points off the bench, knocking down 5 three-pointers on 50% shooting from beyond the arc.
- Justin Edwards had a strong all-around showing with 14 points, shooting an efficient 71.4%, along with 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
- Jeff Dowtin Jr. provided a spark with 10 points on 66.7% shooting and a perfect 2-of-2 from three in just over 17 minutes.
- Andre Drummond secured a double-digit rebound night (10 rebounds), but was limited offensively with just 9 points on 40% shooting.
- Quentin Grimes struggled offensively, managing only 6 points on 18.2% shooting, despite grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists.
Bench and Role Player Notes:
- Jared Butler, Adem Bona, Alex Reese, and Ricky Council IV combined for 18 points, but shot inconsistently.
- Guerschon Yabusele was inefficient (2-of-7), scoring just 4 points and went 0-of-3 from three.
- Tyrese Maxey did not play due to injury/illness, which likely affected backcourt production.
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Boston Celtics Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/_ |
| Jayson TatumF | 31:29:00 | 14 | 23 | 60.9 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 19 |
| Neemias QuetaF | 24:04:00 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Luke KornetC | 32:29:00 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 26 |
| Drew PetersonG | 15:41:00 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Derrick WhiteG | 24:11:00 | 4 | 14 | 28.6 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 |
| Payton Pritchard | 32:18:00 | 6 | 13 | 46.2 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 14 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 5:47 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 18 |
| Jordan Walsh | 12:42 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Torrey Craig | 20:13 | 4 | 5 | 80 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| JD Davison | 6:34 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 |
| Xavier Tillman | 6:32 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 |
| Miles Norris | 4:01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
| Sam Hauser | DND – Injury/Illness | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 46 | 91 | 50.5 | 19 | 48 | 39.6 | 12 | 13 | 92.3 | 16 | 30 | 46 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 123 | 18 | |
Game Summary
The team delivered an impressive all-around performance, scoring 123 points on 50.5% shooting from the field, 39.6% from three-point range (19-of-48), and 92.3% from the free-throw line (12-of-13). With efficient shooting, balanced rebounding, and strong ball movement, they finished with a +18 point differential, reflecting a dominant win.
Top Performers:
- Jayson Tatum was outstanding, leading the team with 35 points on 60.9% shooting, including 5 threes and a perfect 2-of-2 from the line. He added 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.
- Payton Pritchard provided a scoring spark with 19 points, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and adding 6 assists.
- Luke Kornet was extremely efficient with 9 points on a perfect 4-of-4 FG, while also contributing 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 4 assists.
- Baylor Scheierman chipped in 15 points, shooting 50% from the field and adding 3 assists.
- Derrick White had a cold shooting night (4-of-14), but still added 12 points and 6 assists.
Additional Contributions:
- Torrey Craig had a quietly impactful game with 12 points on 80% shooting, plus a perfect 2-of-2 from three and the free throw line.
- Neemias Queta grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 4 assists, although he struggled with scoring efficiency.
- Jordan Walsh brought high energy off the bench with 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in just under 13 minutes.
- Bench players JD Davison and Xavier Tillman added a combined 8 points, while Miles Norris played briefly without recording stats.
- Drew Peterson struggled (0-for-3), but added 3 rebounds and 2 assists in limited minutes.
Team Stats Summary:
- Field Goals: 46/91 (50.5%)
- 3-Point FG: 19/48 (39.6%)
- Free Throws: 12/13 (92.3%)
- Rebounds: 46 (16 offensive, 30 defensive)
- Assists: 32
- Steals: 8
- Blocks: 6
- Turnovers: 10
- Personal Fouls: 16
Line score Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 24 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 105 |
| BOS | 35 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 123 |
Game result
The Boston Celtics secured a decisive victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 123-105. Boston came out strong in the first quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 35-24, and maintained their lead throughout the game. Both teams scored evenly in the third and fourth quarters, but the early advantage gave Boston the edge they needed to close out the game comfortably. The 76ers struggled to recover from a sluggish start, while the Celtics displayed consistent offensive execution and solid defense across all four quarters.
