Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Watch: Celtics stun 76ers with insane comeback

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Feb 2, 2025 9:10 PM ET

With 2:56 remaining in the third quarter, the Philadelphia 76ers led the Boston Celtics 90-64. Tyrese Maxey was balling, the crowd was into it and everything was going Philadelphia's way.

Things did not exactly finish well for Philadelphia, as they were outscored 54-20 the remainder of the game and suffered a 118-110 loss to Boston.

JAYSON TATUM TAKES OVER TO LEAD BOSTON'S 26-POINT 2ND HALF COMEBACK

☘️ 35 PTS | 11 AST | 7 REB | 13-20 FGM ☘️

This @celtics comeback ties the largest comeback of the season! pic.twitter.com/xNMhXkVx4d
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2025

Boston finding a way to eventually slow down Maxey was huge for Boston.

For a team such as Philadelphia that is right on the cusp of making the NBA play-in tournament, Sunday's loss may be one that comes back to haunt it at the end of the season.

BOSTON COMES BACK FROM DOWN 26

Watch all their buckets en route to tying the largest comeback win of the season! ☘️ pic.twitter.com/QtPpyRGLsy
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2025

Boston's win was its third straight and it will now look ahead to Tuesday's matchup against the East's No. 1 seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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