Sixers drop second straight with flat loss to Celtics

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesNic Batum and Kelly Oubre Jr. cannot get well soon enough.

The Sixers dropped their second game in a row 117-107 to the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with what felt like a very quiet x points, with three rebounds and five assists.

Joel Embiid had another disappointing fourth quarter, also going for 20 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the floor while Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 29.

Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.

First Quarter

Both offenses shot the ball well to start the game. The Sixers’ offense got some good looks off simple drive and kicks. Robert Covington was especially active early, with eight early points all coming…