The Celtics travel to Philadelphia for their first game since the All-Star break hoping to continue their winning ways in the final 27 games of the regular season. The two teams had different stories before the break; the Celtics had won seven of their past eight games while the 76ers had lost seven of their past eight.

Paul George scored 17 points to lead the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 16 apiece. The Sixers have lost six straight and eight of nine, falling a season-worst 15 games under .500.

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PHILADELPHIA — The Celtics have only one player on their injury report coming out of the All-Star break as they’re virtually at full strength. Xavier Tillman is listed as out with left knee inflammation for the 7 p.m. Thursday game against the 76ers.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Boston Celtics at home on Thursday.

Joel Embiid finished the loss with 15 points, three rebounds and four assists while shooting 3/9 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time. After the game, the 2023 MVP was honest when he met with the media (h/t Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports).

The Boston Celtics have two superstars on their roster in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both of the stars participated in the All-Star Game over the weekend. They had a great time playing in San Francisco during this weekend's festivities.