
The Celtics beat the 76ers on Sunday night, 114-98. Philadelphia kept it close enough that the game was still in doubt going into the final minutes, but then things fell apart after V.J. Edgecombe kicked a Boston fan in the head.
The Celtics were up 103-97 with under four minutes remaining when Tyrese Maxey shot a 3-pointer that missed. Boston’s Sam Hauser got his hands on the long rebound, but Edgecombe came running into take it away. The ball then bounced towards the sideline and Edgecombe followed it, trying to save the possession.