Celtics lead 76ers 2-1

The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series after a 108-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points to power the road win and regain home-court advantage.

The Celtics' defense stifled 76ers star Joel Embiid, while Derrick White provided critical hustle plays despite a shooting slump.

Philadelphia coach Tyrese Maxey lamented his team's miscues on the margins, noting that every possession matters in such a closely contested series.