The Philadelphia 76ers lost at home tonight against the mighty Boston Celtics. It was a battle of the superstars in Philly, and Jayson Tatum came out on top. Boston contained the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, to 20 points, his worst-scoring performance this season. After tonight?s win over the 76ers, Boston improved their record to 9-2 and climbed to the Number 1 spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Jayson Tatum and Co?s incredible performance even got Joel Embiid to accept that the Celtics are the best team in the league. The reigning MVP crowned his rivals with the title following the humiliating loss at home.

Joel Embiid gives the Boston Celtics their flowers

Joel Embiid was not happy with his performance against the Boston Celtics. Embiid has played like the MVP throughout the season, averaging 31.9 points and 11.5 rebounds. But he could not do anything to stop Jayson Tatum and Co. in tonight?s game. During the post-game interview, Embiid talked about what led to the Sixers? humiliating loss at home, ?Tough, especially playing Indiana twice and then on the back-to-back playing the best team in the league, you know its tough.? Embiid crowned the Celtics as the best team in the league after the loss. It is a shocking statement coming from Embiid as just a few days ago, his team beat the Boston Celtics to take the top spot in the East.

The competition between Boston and Philadelphia has been neck and neck, as both teams have gotten the best of each other on separate occasions. They are fighting for the number 1 spot in the East, and teams like Indiana, Milwaukee, and Miami are not far behind. Joel Embiid will look to bounce back in the next game after his humiliating performance against the Celtics.

Tonight?s loss was a minor hiccup in an amazing 76ers season

Although Joel Embiid and Co. were unable to take down the Boston Celtics at home, they are still one of the best teams in the league. Philly has finally moved past the James Harden drama and found a new superstar in 23-year-old Tyrese Maxey. The young guard has taken his game to the next level after the departure of James Harden. He is averaging his career-best 27.6 points so far. Maxey also scored a career-high 50 points in the game against the Indiana Pacers and proved that he is a future superstar in the league.

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Tonight?s loss was just a minor hiccup in an otherwise amazing season for the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a talented roster and can make a run for the title this year. Joel Embiid and Co. will face the Atlanta Hawks in their next game on Friday, and they will hope for a different outcome.

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