Celtics beat Sixers 123-101 as Tatum outshines Brown
The Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 123-101 to replace the 76ers at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference as Jayson Tatum outshone his former teammate Jaylen Brown in a much-hyped showdown Tuesday.Boston (9-2) moved top in the East with a fourth straight win, with Philadelphia now 9-3.
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics secured the top spot in the NBA Eastern Conference, defeating the Philadelphia Sixers 123-101. Jayson Tatum shone brightly, outperforming his former Boston teammate Jaylen Brown in their first regular season clash since Brown's shocking trade to the 76ers. Despite initial feisty exchanges between the two, Tatum dominated with 21 points, while Brown managed just 13.
Veteran Paul George led the Celtics' attack with 36 points, including six three-pointers, while Tatum finished with 21 points and a spectacular dunk over LeBron James. The victory propelled the Celtics to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 9-2, while the Sixers now stand at 9-3.
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