Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
Oct 22, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers Edge Boston Celtics 117-116 in Nail-Biter
Game Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a narrow victory against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 117-116. Philadelphia's shooting from beyond the arc was a decisive factor, making 16 three-pointers at a 39% clip, while Boston struggled significantly from the same distance, connecting on just 25.6% of their attempts.
Top Performers
Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers with an impressive 40 points, shooting 7-of-11 from three-point range, and added 6 assists. VJ Edgecombe also made a substantial contribution, scoring 34 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. For the Celtics, both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White scored 25 points each, but their efforts fell just short as the team couldn't overcome their shooting woes from beyond the arc.
Odds Recap
Listed as 5-point underdogs, the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics with a one-point margin victory. The close score reflected a competitive matchup, and the game went over the total of 229 points, indicating a high-scoring affair.
Prediction Recap
The model correctly predicted the outcome for the over/under, as the game surpassed the total. However, it missed on the moneyline and spread, forecasting a win for the Celtics instead of the 76ers.
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