Lonnie Walker IV was back in Boston on Thursday, though this time with a rival as he's back stateside from his overseas stint.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way for the Sixers with 27 points, while Justin Edwards 14 in his return from a sprained ankle. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George both missed Thursday's game with ailments.
Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum anotó 35 puntos y capturó siete rebotes por los Celtics de Boston, que doblegaron el jueves 123-105 a los 76ers de Filadelfia. Fue el vigésimo
Pascal Siakam had 35 points for the Pacers, who were playing without two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton for only the second time this season. Haliburton was out with a hip issue. The Pacers had a 92-82 lead late in the third quarter after a 11-0 run when Siakam hit three 3-pointers. Atlanta outscored them 38-24 in the fourth quarter.