Key Points: Joel Embiid Has Huge Night, Leads Sixers Past Celtics in Boston

The Philadelphia 76ers earned their way into the win column with a big win in Boston against the Celtics. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 108-103 to earn their 16th victory of the season. They now improve to 16-15 overall.

Joel Embiid had 40 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in a game for the 3rd time in his career. Only player with more such games since blocks became official in 1973-74? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 4. pic.twitter.com/RxfccV8LWw
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) December 21, 2021

Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers with 41 points. He scored his 41 on 14-for-27 shooting from the field. He knocked down 1-for-5 from behind the three-point line. Embiid scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter. He absolutely willed the 76ers to victory. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out five assists.

41 PTS | 10 REB | 5 AST

unleashed the Embeast tonight. 😈

🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/wXGI2P7Jc8
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 21, 2021

More Sixers Contributions

Seth Curry scored 26 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out seven assists.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out three assists.

not 1. not 2. not 3...4⃣! https://t.co/3j9uZHIVkJ pic.twitter.com/LtkEL6adoe
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 21, 2021

The 76ers head home to Philadelphia to face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, 12/23. Tip-off is at 7 pm Eastern from the Wells Fargo Center.