Jayson Tatum scored 21 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday, November 10, in a highly anticipated reunion with former teammate Jaylen Brown.
The result gave Boston a convincing win in Philadelphia, while Brown endured a difficult night against the team he helped lead to the 2024 NBA championship.
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Jayson Tatum helps Boston control the game
Jayson Tatum finished with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots in 32 minutes.
He shot 8-for-17 from the field, made three of seven attempts from three-point range and converted both of his free throws.
Paul George led Boston with 36 points on 14-for-22 shooting, including six three-pointers on 11 attempts.
Payton Pritchard added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Sam Hauser scored 12 points on four three-pointers.
Boston made 48 of 95 field-goal attempts and connected on 22 of 49 three-point attempts.
The Celtics also shared the ball effectively, finishing with 28 assists while committing only eight turnovers.
Brown struggles in first meeting with former team
Jaylen Brown scored 13 points for Philadelphia in his first regular-season meeting with Boston since the offseason trade that sent him to the 76ers.
Brown made four of nine shots, collected five rebounds and added two assists, but finished with a team-worst minus-27 rating.
The Celtics acquired George from Philadelphia in the July 6 trade, making the game a reunion for both former teammates and organizations.
Brown’s former Boston running mate Tatum had the stronger individual performance, while George delivered the most decisive scoring display of the night.
76ers unable to match Boston’s perimeter shooting
Philadelphia shot 33-for-79 from the field and made 11 of 37 three-point attempts.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 24 points, while Anfernee Simons scored 17 and Joel Embiid added 16 points and six rebounds.
LeBron James contributed 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Philadelphia.
The 76ers stayed competitive early, but Boston’s outside shooting and depth created separation as the game progressed.
Four Celtics players scored at least 18 points, and Boston’s bench production helped maintain the advantage after the starters left the floor.
What comes next for Boston and Philadelphia
Boston will take confidence from a road victory in a game that carried added attention because of the Brown-George trade and the former Celtics star’s new role in Philadelphia.
For the 76ers, the defeat exposed a gap in shooting efficiency and ball security against a Celtics lineup that created more reliable scoring opportunities throughout the night.
The teams will meet again later in the regular season, giving Brown and George another opportunity to face their former clubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points did Jayson Tatum score against the 76ers?
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points in Boston’s 123-101 win over Philadelphia on November 10, 2026.
What were Jayson Tatum’s other statistics?
Tatum added six rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots in 32 minutes.
Who led the Celtics in scoring?
Paul George led Boston with 36 points, shooting 14-for-22 from the field and making six three-pointers.
How did Jaylen Brown perform against Boston?
Jaylen Brown scored 13 points, grabbed five rebounds and recorded two assists for Philadelphia.
What was the final score of the Celtics-76ers game?
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 in Philadelphia.
Fact-Checked: Key facts were checked against the NBA’s official game box score, game summary and 2026 offseason trade information. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/celtics/game/0022600212-celtics-vs-sixers-philadelphia-pa-11-10-2026/box-score))
Disclaimer: Player performances and team statistics reflect the November 10, 2026 regular-season game and do not predict future results.