Not every win is going to be pretty. Sometimes, you need to grind out a victory, especially when facing a team that’s playing with nothing to lose. The Philadelphia 76ers came into their game against the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey. Nobody expected the Sixers to win. Yet, their energy, hustle, and fast pace ensured they gave the Celtics a run for their money.
Still, the Celtics found a way to grind out a win. There were some ugly stretches. Hot shooting was countered by poor transition defense. Bad shooting was protected by good moments on the defensive end.