Joel Embiid evaluates how this new Philadelphia 76ers roster matches up with the Boston Celtics after a Christmas Day win.

While Martin earned his “Undertaker” nickname for a game, he showed the Sixers what he could do moving forward in every other matchup, and Embiid wants to see more of it. “I

Jayson Tatum was a significant absence for the Celtics. He was a late scratch due to illness, and Boston's lack of a genuine creator was felt throughout the night. Rather than their fluid ball and player movement,

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics.

Tyrese Maxey collected 33 points and 12 assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

These teams are diametrically opposed in so many ways. Still, Sixers-Celtics is a compelling rivalry matchup with top-line star power.

Moments like Christmas Day are why the Philadelphia 76ers went out and brought in Caleb Martin on a deal in free agency. It has been an overall struggle for Martin on the season as he been dealing with injuries,

Martin, who tormented Boston while a member of the Miami Heat, including during the 2023 Eastern Conference finals, poured in 23 points Wednesday on 8-of-11 shooting.

Caleb Martin steals Christmas from Celtics fans with two triples in a row for the 76ers.