There was no Christmas Day magic for Boston Celtics fans this year, as the team suffered defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyrese Maxey and Caleb Martin carved Boston open in a disjointed defensive performance.

For the first time in 2024-25, the Sixers faced off against the defending champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday evening — with the entire basketball world watching on Christmas Day. And while the Sixers had their very most critical players available,

Jayson Tatum was a significant absence for the Celtics. He was a late scratch due to illness, and Boston's lack of a genuine creator was felt throughout the night. Rather than their fluid ball and player movement,