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Celtics Bench Sparks 108-100 Sixers Game 3 Win

4/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers fell 108-100 in Game 3 after missing offensive rebounds and late three-pointers that allowed Boston Celtics to stay ahead.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points on 12-of-31 shooting despite the defeat.
Celtics bench players Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic combined for eight three-pointers, contributing to the Sixers’ margin.
Coach Nick Nurse said his team played their butts off and must keep that effort to stay alive.

History

Historical Context

After Danny Ainge’s 2007 trades brought Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to join Paul Pierce, Boston’s “Big Three” sparked a 42-game turnaround and a 66-16 season that ended a 22-year championship drought in 2008. That roster depth, highlighted then by bench signings like James Posey, still fuels the Celtics, as Game 3’s bench delivers eight threes to shift playoff momentum.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers fell 108-100 in Game 3 after missing offensive rebounds and late three-pointers that allowed Boston Celtics to stay ahead.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points on 12-of-31 shooting despite the defeat.
Celtics bench players Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic combined for eight three-pointers, contributing to the Sixers’ margin.
Coach Nick Nurse said his team played their butts off and must keep that effort to stay alive.

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