The Celtics gained some much - needed separation in the third quarter after playing the Sixers to a 61 - 61 draw in the first half. Boston tallied 48 - and - 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively, which helped them overcome 22 turnovers, a total that was matched by the Sixers. Isaiah Thomas tallied a game - high 33 points, while Marcus Smart, drawing the start at shooting guard, totaled 21 points and also recorded a whopping eight steals. Jae Crowder stepped up with 18 points and Al Horford registered 12. Kelly Olynyk led the second unit with 16 points. Dario Saric's 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double in 33 minutes bench minutes led the Sixers. Robert Covington turned in 18 points and nine rebounds. Nerlens Noel totaled 16 points, while T.J. McConnell provided 12.. Gerald Henderson and Nik Stauskas supplied 11 - point efforts.
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