Celtics POSTCAST- Celtics Drop 2nd in a Row with Home Loss to 76ers

The Celtics lost their 2nd straight game with a 118-114 setback to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on Christmas Night. Boston has lost 2 in a row for the 1st time this season and for the 1st time since last April in the Regular Season. Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 32 and had 15 rebounds. Jaylen Brown scored 21 of his 23 in the 2nd Half. Derrick White hit 5 3's and scored 21. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 in the win. The 76ers have won 8 of their last 11 games. ----- No KP in 2nd Half- Kristaps Porzingis did not return after halftime. He scored 9 points in 13 minutes. Porzingis tweaked his left ankle in the 1st Quarter. He was questionable to return and did not in the 2nd Half. ----- Rough Night For Payton: Payton Pritchard scored 4 points in the loss for the Celtics. Pritchard went 1-for-9 from the field overall and 0-for-8 from behind the 3-Point Arc. It's the 3rd time this season where Pritchard did not hit a 3-Pointer. ----- What's On Tap?: The Celtics are (1-3) during this current stretch of playing 7 games in 13 days. The Celtics continue their current 4-game home stand with the next 2 games against the Indiana Pacers on Friday and again on Sunday. The Celtics host the Toronto Raptors on New Year's Eve afternoon. ----- Locked On Celtics POSTCAST- We are on board after each Celtics game with instant reaction and your participation is always welcomed on the Locked On Sports Boston - YouTube . Don't forget to tell your friends about us. Follow on the X (Twitter) Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnHoops) / X . ----- Friendly Reminder: Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! Introducing the Locked On Celtics daily newsletter. One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at www.lockedondaily.com. That’s www.lockedondaily.com and start your day with the all-new & free Locked On Celtics newsletter. ----- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Skylight Frames We've got the perfect gift for you! Skylight Frame is the touchscreen digital photo frame your whole family will love. As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get $20 OFF your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/NBA . BILT Rewards Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.com/lockedonnba . Rocket RX Right now, our listeners can get 40% off your first order when you use code LOCKEDONNBA at RocketRX.com . Terms and Conditions apply. Rocket RX: Better sex, made simple. Robinhood Robinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold . Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel The NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins.Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.