Hours before tip-off, word broke that 76ers star Joel Embiid would sit out Philadelphia’s rivalry matchup with Boston due to right knee soreness, giving the Celtics an immediate advantage. But instead of capitalizing on the absence of the former league MVP,

Tyrese Maxey and youngster Justin Edwards powered Philadelphia to a 102-100 victory in the 76ers vs. the Boston Celtics.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers edged Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday, thanks to a late Kelly Oubre Jr. putback, securing a home win despite the absence of Joel Embiid.

The Celtics fell short against the 76ers on Tuesday night but the emergence of one reserve stood out yet again. Jordan Walsh saw crunch time minutes for the second straight game and earned a spot in the starting five over Josh Minott in the second half of a 102-100 defeat in Philadelphia.

The Boston Celtics will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night — for already the third time in this young season — without their priciest play

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is going to miss a second straight game due to soreness in his right knee.