Overview
- Kelly Oubre Jr. grabbed an offensive rebound and converted the go-ahead putback with 8.7 seconds remaining.
- Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with 21 points, nine assists and five rebounds in Joel Embiid's absence.
- Rookie Justin Edwards scored 22 off the bench, and Andre Drummond posted 14 points and 13 rebounds.
- Embiid was ruled out pregame with right knee soreness, and coach Nick Nurse said imaging was done with doctors reviewing results.
- The win moved the 76ers to 7-4 and dropped Boston to 5-7, with Philadelphia visiting Detroit on Friday.