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Tatum's Last-Second Three Sends Celtics Past Philadelphia 76ers

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 Friday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Jayson Tatum scoring 25 points and hitting a go-ahead three-pointer in the final 30 seconds to seal the victory. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, and Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 31 despite taking 31 shots. The Celtics now lead the series 2-1, reclaiming home-court advantage heading into Game 4 this week; coaches and players cited offensive rebounding and second-chance points, with the Celtics gaining a reported 15-13 advantage on the offensive glass and a 22-17 edge in second-chance scoring, according to postgame figures and quotes.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Pre-series: Coaches warned offensive rebounding would impact the matchup.
Regular season: Analysts noted Celtics’ heavy 3-point usage and late-game poise.
Friday (Game 3): Celtics defeated 76ers 108-100 in Philadelphia; Tatum hit late three.
Postgame: Box score showed Maxey 31 points, Celtics advantage on second-chance scoring.
This week: Celtics lead series 2-1; teams prepare adjustments for Game 4.

News Intelligence

If you're a Celtics fan, this win is a big deal. It shows the team's resilience and their ability to capitalize on second-chance points. It's a testament to their strategy and late-game poise. Keep an eye on how they use this momentum in Game 4.

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Who Benefited

The Boston Celtics benefited immediately, reclaiming home-court advantage after a 108-100 Game 3 victory, with Jayson Tatum’s late three-pointer and the team’s second-chance scoring proving decisive.

Who Impacted

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered the setback, falling behind 2-1 in the first-round series despite Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points, as marginal losses on rebounds and second-chance points undermined their efforts.

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