The Sixers traveled to Boston to face the defending champions, who were short-handed on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the Celtics had more than enough to easily handle a Sixers team missing Tyrese Maxey (back) and Paul George (groin) on top of Joel Embiid and many other critical pieces.

Derrick White had a temporary dental bridge knocked out of his mouth on Thursday. He explains what happened and the next steps for him.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid can't seem to get rid of the injury bug as he will miss the remainder of the season. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, and the 76ers announced in a statement on Friday that he will be out for the year:

Dan Gelston | The Associated Press The 76ers are buried in the standings, and with Joel Embiid ruled out ... Payton Pritchard & Derrick White combine for 19 3s, Harden goes for 50 and Giannis ...

Despite Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's lack of success over the past two seasons, he is still an MVP and one of the most dominant scorers in the NBA when healthy.This means if the Sixers opt to trade away Embiid,

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have career shooting nights, fueling Boston to a big win over the young Portland Trail Blazers.

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

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