On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers met against the Boston Celtics for already the second time this season; their first meeting came on their season opener, with Philly outlasting Boston in a back-and-forth affair, 117-116. The 76ers, in NBA Cup action, looked to keep their undefeated start going, but they did not have enough in the end, as the Celtics survived a late-game onslaught from them to grab a 109-108 win — with Joel Embiid missing a game-winning three-point attempt in the end.

Embiid has been on a minutes restriction all season long, as he's still rounding into form after a long battle with knee injuries. But the 76ers star remains a productive scorer — finishing with 20 points despite the loss to the Celtics — and a powerful irritant. During the 76ers and Celtics' clash

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