On December 2, 2023, Beijing time, the battle for the top spot in the NBA East once again set off a battle for the top. The 14-4 Celtics face the 12-6 76ers at home, but the Celtics face an unexpected challenge in the strong conversation that fans are looking forward to. Pozin is sidelined with injury, while the 76ers are missing Embiid, Maxey and Batum. But in this high-profile matchup, the Celtics relied on the excellent performance of the Big Three, successfully counterattacked, set a new historical record, and firmly held the top spot in the Eastern Conference in their own hands.
In the first quarter of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the Celtics once took the lead. The individual abilities of Brown and Horford gave the Celtics a slight advantage in the scoreline. However, the 76ers' Harris, Melton and other players responded frequently, overtaking the score and showing a strong team spirit.
Entering the second quarter, the intensity of the game went to the next level. The two sides attacked and defended each other, and the lead was sometimes widened and sometimes narrowed. At halftime, the 76ers took a temporary lead at 72-69, and the Celtics never fully grasped the initiative of the score.
However, the second half of the game became a solo stage for Celtic. In the third quarter, the Celtics' big three - Tatum, Horford, and Brownziqi emerged and scored consecutive points to counterattack the score. The 76ers tried to return the favor in the middle of the game, but with Tatum's excellent performance, the Celtics managed to take a three-point lead into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Celtics quickly widened the gap and ended the first quarter with a strong 29-17 run to extend the margin to 15 points. Despite the 76ers' fierce counterattack late in the game, the Celtics held their ground and successfully thwarted the opponent's counterattack to win 119-116.
The victory not only took the Celtics' record to the next level, but also managed to take the top spot in the East. The tacit cooperation of the Big Three, as well as the outstanding performance of players such as Horford and Tatum, became the key factors in this counterattack.
It is worth mentioning that in this game, Tatum's individual performance was extremely good, not only playing steadily at key moments, but also showing dominance at both offensive and defensive ends. And Horford's three-point shot hit frequently and became a highlight of the game.
The Celtics' counterattack was not only a victory in a crucial battle, but also a strong signal to the entire alliance. The tacit cooperation of the Big Three has made the team's strength fully recognized in the league. This game not only rewrote the pattern of the battle for the top spot, but also made the Celtics the focus of attention throughout the season.
For the 76ers, despite the defeat in this game, their performance in the absence of key players should not be underestimated. The team needs to learn from the lessons, adjust their form and prepare for the next game.
This counterattack will bring a new pattern to the alliance. The Celtics managed to win the top spot in the East, and the rise of the Big Three made fans look forward to the next game. This game is destined to be a great story of the season, and the Celtics also showed their determination to compete for the championship with this victory.
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