On October 25th, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Celtics 117-116, securing their first win of the new season. Tyrese Maxey fired up with 40 points and 6 assists, while newly drafted third overall pick Jarreese Edgecumb contributed the most to the victory with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in his debut.

The first quarter saw a close game, with both teams battling back-and-forth. Brown's consecutive scoring helped the Celtics take a 28-26 lead. In the second quarter, the 76ers took the lead with a six- point run, but the Celtics responded with an 11-2 run. Maxey's three-pointer from deep gave the Celtics a 57-51 halftime lead.

The 76ers' offense suddenly went silent in the third quarter , and the Celtics took advantage of the momentum with a 16-0 run, overtaking them and extending their lead to double digits. After three quarters, the Celtics led 86-75.

In the final quarter, although the Celtics briefly led by nine points thanks to six points from Cota, the 76ers responded with a 15-2 run, taking the lead late in the game. Pritchard's late run brought the Celtics within one point, but Edgecumb missed two crucial free throws. Ultimately, the 76ers won a thrilling 117-116 victory.

76ers player statistics

Maxey 40 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, Edgekum 34 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, Barlow 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, Oubre 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Grimes 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, Walker 6 points, 4 rebounds, Embiid 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

Celtics player statistics

White 25 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, Brown 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, Keta 17 points, 8 rebounds, Pritchard 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, Simmons 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Hauser 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, Boucher 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Tillman 4 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist